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• noun (Context 1)

Any of several small, flat-bodied lizards of the genus Phrynosoma native to arid and semiarid regions of western North America, recognized by their spiny scales, prominent crown-like horns on the head, and the unique ability of some species to squirt blood from their eyes as a defense mechanism.

Usage Example

"While surveying the sparse desert brush in Arizona, the biologist spotted a reptile perfectly camouflaged against the reddish sand."

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reptile

• Nearby Words

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hornero

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