padhagedis

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Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Etymology

Compound of pad (toad) +‎ hagedis (lizard); the lizard has a toad-like appearance, as is also reflected in the English name horned toad / horny toad.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɑt.ɦaː.ɣəˌdɪs/
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Noun

padhagedis m (plural padhagedissen, diminutive padhagedisje n)

  1. horned lizard, horny toad, any lizard of the genus Phrynosoma

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