horned toad

British

noun

any small insectivorous burrowing lizard of the genus Phrynosoma, inhabiting desert regions of America, having a flattened toadlike body covered with spines: family Iguanidae (iguanas)

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He drew back, as though I were passing him an unwanted bill or possibly a horned toad.

From New York Times

My memory of holding a freshly picked cotton boll with its seeds, dark and large; seeing fields of poppies, deserts blooming after rain; watching for horned toads, lizards, scorpions, and a rattlesnake.

From Los Angeles Times

One time he brought in a horned toad that got so mad he swelled out round and flat as a Mexican tortilla and bled at the eyes.

From Literature

The animals are equally varied, ranging from mountain goats to horned toads.

From Literature

I live on rattlesnakes and horned toads, and when I'm riled its wuss nor a earthquake.

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