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.
Shiner
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That which shines. Specifically:(a) A luminary.(b) A bright piece of money. [Slang]Has she the shiners, d' ye think Foote.black eye.(c) (Zoöl.) Any one of numerous species of small freshwater Americancyprinoid fishes, belonging to Notropis, or Minnilus, and alliedgenera; as the redfin (Notropis megalops), and the golden shiner(Notemigonus chrysoleucus) of the Eastern United States; also looselyapplied to various other silvery fishes, as the dollar fish, orhorsefish, menhaden, moonfish, sailor's choice, and the sparada. (d)(Zoöl.)
Shiner meaning & definition 1 of Shiner.
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(n.) a black eye. Term is of Irish origin where it was a punishment for not keeping machinery shiney delivered from the boot of a British officer.
Shiner meaning & definition 2 of Shiner.
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a bruise near the eye
Shiner meaning & definition 3 of Shiner.
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A thing that shines or reflects light.
Shiner meaning & definition 4 of Shiner.
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a black eye (= an eye where the skin around it has gone dark because it has been hit) :
Shiner meaning & definition 5 of Shiner.
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