horned toad

noun

• 1an American lizard that somewhat resembles a toad, with spiny skin and large spines on the head, typically occurring in dry open country. Also called horned lizard.

  • Genus Phrynosoma, family Iguanidae: several species

• 2a large toad with horn-shaped projections of skin over the eyes, in particular:

  • a SE Asian toad (Megophrys and other genera, family Peltobatidae). a South American toad (Ceratophrys and other genera, family Leptodactylidae).