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Quick definitions from WordNet (halcyon)
▸ noun: 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
▸ noun: a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
▸ noun: (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
▸ adjective: idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity ("A halcyon atmosphere")
▸ adjective: marked by peace and prosperity ("The halcyon days of the clipper trade")
▸ Also see halcyons
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▸ noun: 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
▸ noun: a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
▸ noun: (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
▸ adjective: idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity ("A halcyon atmosphere")
▸ adjective: marked by peace and prosperity ("The halcyon days of the clipper trade")
▸ Also see halcyons
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to halcyon
▸ Usage examples for halcyon
▸ Idioms related to halcyon (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing halcyon
▸ Popular nouns described by halcyon
▸ Words that often appear near halcyon
▸ Rhymes of halcyon
▸ Invented words related to halcyon