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.
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Of or pertaining to Phrygia, or to its inhabitants. Phrygianmode (Mus.), one of the ancient Greek modes, very bold and vehementin style; -- so called because fabled to have been invented by thePhrygian Marsyas. Moore (Encyc. of Music).-- Phrygian stone, a light, spongy stone, resembling a pumice, --used by the ancients in dyeing, and said to be drying and astringent.
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