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ōshukuseki
鴎宿石

sea gulls' rest stone


A key stone mentioned in Tsukiyamateizōden (zenpen). According to that work, it is placed on the Guests' Isle, and is supposed to form a favorite rest for sea gulls.


Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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