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.
Sherpa
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[Sherpa] originally meant the tribe in Nepal whose social custom was to provide humane and courageous mountain guides to outsiders. This tribe didnt use last names, so they were all referred to as Sherpas. To the Sherpa, all [Himalayan] peaks are sacred, so every tour holds ethical and religious meaning. [Westerners] picked up on this and use Sherpa to mean an assistant who knows more than the boss.
Sherpa meaning & definition 1 of Sherpa.
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A member of a Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their skill in mountaineering.
Sherpa meaning & definition 2 of Sherpa.
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a thick, soft artificial material used for making clothes that looks similar to sheepskin (= the skin of a sheep with wool on one side) :
Sherpa meaning & definition 3 of Sherpa.
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