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.
Philistinism
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The condition, character, aims, and habits of the class calledPhilistines. See Philistine, 3. [Recent] Carlyle.On the side of beauty and taste, vulgarity; on the side of morals andfeeling, coarseness; on the side of mind and spirit, unintelligence,-- this is Philistinism. M. Arnold.
Philistinism meaning & definition 1 of Philistinism.
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