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.
Misadventure
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Mischance; misfortune; ill lick; unlucky accident; illadventure. Chaucer. Homicide by misadventure (Law), homicide whichoccurs when a man, doing a lawful act, without any intention ofinjury, unfortunately kills another; -- called also excusablehomicide. See Homicide. Blackstone.
Misadventure meaning & definition 1 of Misadventure.
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Another word for an act of folly. May happen after consuming mass quantities of alcohol, or simply by having defective genes.
Misadventure meaning & definition 2 of Misadventure.
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mishap or misfortune; fiasco
Misadventure meaning & definition 3 of Misadventure.
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