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.
Mannerism
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Adherence to a peculiar style or manner; a characteristic modeof action, bearing, or treatment, carried to excess, especially inliterature or art.Mannerism is pardonable,and is sometimes even agreeable, when themanner, though vicious, is natural . . . . But a mannerism which doesnot sit easy on the mannerist, which has been adopted on principle,and which can be sustained only by constant effort, is alwaysoffensive. Macaulay.
Mannerism meaning & definition 1 of Mannerism.
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Referring to ones characteristic actions (often unconscious mode).
Mannerism meaning & definition 2 of Mannerism.
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A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving.
Mannerism meaning & definition 3 of Mannerism.
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something that a person does repeatedly with their face, hands, or voice, and that they may not realize they are doing:
Mannerism meaning & definition 4 of Mannerism.
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