horned frog
Refers to frogs of the genus Ceratophrys, known for their wide mouths and horn-like projections above the eyes. Often kept as pets.
The horned frog is famous for its large mouth.
I saw a horned frog at the pet shop.
Katakana spelling is common for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 角 (つの, 'horn') and 蛙 (かえる, 'frog'), describing the horn-like projections above the eyes. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.