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Meaning & Definition of Halcyon in English

English

Halcyon

/hælsiən/

noun

1. (greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher

synonym:
  • Alcyone,
  • Halcyon

2. A large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the old world

synonym:
  • Halcyon,
  • genus Halcyon

3. 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

synonym:
  • halcyon

adjective

1. Idyllically calm and peaceful

  • Suggesting happy tranquillity
  • "A halcyon atmosphere"
synonym:
  • halcyon

2. Marked by peace and prosperity

  • "A golden era"
  • "The halcyon days of the clipper trade"
synonym:
  • golden,
  • halcyon,
  • prosperous