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.
Xanthippe
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The wife of [Socrates], traditionally described as [shrewish] and [scolding].
Any nagging scolding person, especially a shrewish wife.*from The Free Online Dictionary and Wikipedia
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(5th century BC), wife of the philosopher Socrates. She is remembered for her allegedly bad-tempered behavior toward her husband.
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