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
The word 'sekiryou' (lizard) appears in an old waka poem.
There was a small lizard on the stone wall in the garden.
Standard kanji spelling using 竜 (dragon).
Variant using 龍, the traditional form of dragon.
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.