horned toad

noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

But I made a deal with the Holy Being; oh yeah, First Turkey was there who was the boss of the little horned toad—its name is Seed Collector.

From Literature

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

From New York Times

Or the fact that when a horned toad gets mad it shoots blood from its eyes.

From Literature

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