halcyon

[Hal·cy*on]

(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher

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A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits, as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.

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 S.
marked by peace and prosperity; "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade"

Adjective S.
idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; "a halcyon atmosphere"

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n.
A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits, as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.

a.
Pertaining to, or resembling, the halcyon, which was anciently said to lay her eggs in nests on or near the sea during the calm weather about the winter solstice.

a.
Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy.

Halcyon

Hal"cy*on , n. [L. halcyon, alcyon, Gr.: F. halcyon.] (Zo'94l.) A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits, as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.

Amidst our arms as quiet you shall be As halcyons brooding on a winter sea.

Halcyon

Hal"cy*on, a. 1. Pertaining to, or resembling, the halcyon, which was anciently said to lay her eggs in nests on or near the sea during the calm weather about the winter solstice. 2. Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy. "Deep, halcyon repose." De Quincy.

A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits, as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.

Pertaining to, or resembling, the halcyon, which was anciently said to lay her eggs in nests on or near the sea during the calm weather about the winter solstice.

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