halcyon
prosperous; wealthy: halcyon times of peace.
of or relating to the halcyon or kingfisher.
a mythical bird, usually identified with the kingfisher, said to breed about the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea, and to have the power of charming winds and waves into calmness.
any of various kingfishers, especially of the genus Halcyon.
Halcyon, Classical Mythology. Alcyone (def. 2).
Origin of halcyon
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British Dictionary definitions for halcyon
/ (ˈhælsɪən) /
peaceful, gentle, and calm
happy and carefree
Greek myth a fabulous bird associated with the winter solstice
a poetic name for the kingfisher
halcyon days
a fortnight of calm weather during the winter solstice
a period of peace and happiness
Origin of halcyon
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