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  2. The meaning of HALCYON is characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden —often used to describe an idyllic time in the past that is remembered as better than today. How to use halcyon in a sentence.

  3. noun. 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 ).

  4. adjective. idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity. “a halcyon atmosphere”. synonyms: peaceable, peaceful. not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war. adjective. marked by peace and prosperity. “the halcyon days of the clipper trade”.

  5. 2 days ago · halcyon in American English. (ˈhælsiən ) noun. 1. a legendary bird, identified with the kingfisher, which is supposed to have a peaceful, calming influence on the sea at the time of the winter solstice. 2. Zoology. any of a genus ( Halcyon) of kingfishers of S Asia and Australia. adjective.

  6. A legendary bird, identified with the kingfisher, which is supposed to have a peaceful, calming influence on the sea at the time of the winter solstice. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Any of a genus ( Halcyon) of kingfishers of S Asia and Australia. Webster's New World.

  7. Definition of halcyon adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. Oct 9, 2016 · The Latin noun halcyon, more properly alcyon, was derived from Greek ἀλκυών (= alkuon), incorrectly spelt ἁλκυών (= halkuon), meaning kingfisher.

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