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.
Shawl
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A square or oblong cloth of wool, cotton, silk, or othertextile or netted fabric, used, especially by women, as a loosecovering for the neck and shoulders. India shawl, a kind of richshawl made in India from the wool of the Cashmere goat. It is wovenin pieces, which are sewed together.-- Shawl goat (Zoöl.), the Cashmere goat.
Shawl meaning & definition 1 of Shawl.
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A piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders or head or wrapped round a baby.
Shawl meaning & definition 2 of Shawl.
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A large cloth that a woman [tosses] or [drapes] around her shoulders. Used primarily for warmth and occasionally to make a fashionable appearance. There have been specific variations on the shawl, such as a piano shawl, which includes fringe and [embroidery].
Shawl meaning & definition 3 of Shawl.
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