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.
Lunting
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Lunting is a verb meaning to walk around while [smoking] a pipe. [Tobacco] was first brought to Europe by the Spanish in 1528 and the word ‘lunting’ is almost as old, first appearing somewhere around 1540 – 1550. Lunting is what pipe smokers do as a means of stress relief or to relax although it should be remembered that in large quantities tobacco can be [hallucinogenic] and the exercise will increase respiration rate, heart rate and may speed the absorption of any [hallucinogens].
Additional meanings for lunting are emitting smoke or steam from a pipe and lighting a fire, torch or tobacco pipe. The word itself comes from either the Dutch word lont meaning a slow match or fuse or the Middle Low German lonte meaning a wick.
Lunting meaning & definition 1 of Lunting.
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The British meaning of lunting is to walk whilst smoking a pipe. Lunting is used by pipe smokers as a means of relaxation or [easing] stress. In addition Lunting can also mean emitting smoke or steam or the act of lighting a fire, torch or tobacco pipe.
Dating from around 1540 - 1550, the origin is believed to be from the Dutch word lont meaning a slow match or fuse or possibly the Middle [Low German] lonte meaning [a wick].
Lunting meaning & definition 2 of Lunting.