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.
Lychgate
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a small gate with a small, sloping roof over it that leads into the area around a church
Lychgate meaning & definition 1 of Lychgate.
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A roofed gateway to a churchyard, formerly used at burials for sheltering a coffin until the clergymans arrival.
Lychgate meaning & definition 2 of Lychgate.
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