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.
Acadian
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Original French [settlers] of northeastern America in the 17th century. Friends to the native Mikmaq, neutral in the French/English hostilities. [Deported] from Acadie ([Nova Scotia]) by the English in the Grand Expulsion. Some landed in Louisiana, ancestors of the cajun. Others ended up across North America, in France, and even England.
Acadian meaning & definition 1 of Acadian.
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Relating to Acadia or its people.
Acadian meaning & definition 2 of Acadian.
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