noun
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
Synonyms
Alcyone
noun
a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
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genus 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
adjective
idyllically calm and peaceful
Examples
- suggesting happy tranquillity
- a halcyon atmosphere
adjective
marked by peace and prosperity
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Examples
- a golden era
- the halcyon days of the clipper trade