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.
Genteel
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Possessing or exhibiting the qualities popularly regarded
as belonging to high birth and breeding; free from vulgarity, or
lowness of taste or behavior; adapted to a refined or cultivated taste;
polite; well-bred; as, genteel company, manners, address.
Genteel meaning & definition 1 of Genteel.
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Characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability.
Genteel meaning & definition 2 of Genteel.
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Polite,[refined] or [respectable],often in an affected or [ostentatious] way
Genteel meaning & definition 3 of Genteel.
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typical of a high social class:
Genteel meaning & definition 4 of Genteel.
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