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Alcyone

al·cyone

UK/ælˈsaɪ.əˌni/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

Latin Alcyonē, from Ancient Greek Ἀλκυόνη (Alkuónē), from Ancient Greek ἀλκυών (alkuṓn), which is considered to be of Pre-Greek origin.

Phrases

  • halcyon days

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