A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
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The act of scanning; distinguishing the metrical feet of averse by emphasis, pauses, or otherwise.
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A flesh eating inflamation of the patellae, spreading slowly to the tibia and fibula, until gangrene kicks in and urgent amputational surgery is necessary. In most cases it creates a nasty smell and oozes snail-slime-like liquid everywhere, infecting others as it enters the nasal tracts and with even clothing contact.
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The action of scanning a line of verse to determine its rhythm.
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