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.
Shortening
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That which renders pastry short or friable, as butter,
lard, etc.
Shortening meaning & definition 1 of Shortening.
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[Solid] [fat] used to make [pastry].
Shortening meaning & definition 2 of Shortening.
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Fat used for making pastry.
Shortening meaning & definition 3 of Shortening.
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a type of solid vegetable oil, or sometimes butter or lard (= fat from animals) , that is used in cooking, especially to make pastry soft and crumbly (= easily broken)
Shortening meaning & definition 4 of Shortening.
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Butter or other fat used for making pastry or bread.
Shortening meaning & definition 5 of Shortening.
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