noun
Literary or poetic term for lizard, often used in classical or formal contexts. In modern everyday language, トカゲ is the common word.
See also: トカゲ
古い和歌に「石竜」が詠まれている。
The word 'sekiryou' (lizard) appears in an old waka poem.
庭の石垣に小さな石竜がいた。
There was a small lizard on the stone wall in the garden.
The standard modern word for lizard. 石竜 is a rare, literary synonym.
Compound of 石 (stone) and 竜/龍 (dragon), literally 'stone dragon'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely refers to the lizard's appearance or habitat.