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.
Etymology
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That branch of philological science which treats of the
history of words, tracing out their origin, primitive significance, and
changes of form and meaning.
Etymology meaning & definition 1 of Etymology.
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[Etymology] is the study of the [origins of words]. Some words have been derived from other languages, possibly in a changed form (the source words are called etymons). Through old texts and comparisons with other languages, etymologists try to reconstruct the history of words — when they entered a language, from what source, and how their form and meaning changed.
A word often misused and mispronounced entymology which is the study of [insects]!Etymology meaning & definition 2 of Etymology.
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The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
Etymology meaning & definition 3 of Etymology.