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Halcyon Definition
(n) (
Greek
mythology
)
a
woman
who
was
turned
into
a
kingfisher
(n)
a
large
kingfisher
widely
distributed
in
warmer
parts
of
the
Old
World
(n)
a
mythical
bird
said
to
breed
at
the
time
of
the
winter
solstice
in
a
nest
floating
on
the
sea
and
to
have
the
power
of
calming
the
winds
and
waves
(s)
idyllically
calm
and
peaceful
;
suggesting
happy
tranquillity
; "
a
halcyon
atmosphere
"
(s)
marked
by
peace
and
prosperity
; "
a
golden
era
"; "
the
halcyon
days
of
the
clipper
trade
"
Halcyon Synonyms
Alcyone
genus Halcyon
golden
halcyon
prosperous
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