horned lizard


noun

an insectivorous iguanid lizard of the genus Phrynosoma, of western North America, having hornlike spines on the head and a flattened body covered with spiny scales.
Also called horned toad.

Origin of horned lizard

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

British Dictionary definitions for horned toad

horned toad

horned lizard


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)