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Halcyon

hal·cyon

UK/ˈhælsi.ən/ US/ˈhælʃən/ uncommon
noun (3) adjective (2)

noun

1.

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

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3.

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

1.

idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity

  • “a halcyon atmosphere”
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2.

marked by peace and prosperity

  • “a golden era”
  • “the halcyon days of the clipper trade”
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Origin

Inherited from Middle English Alceoun, from Latin halcyōn, alcyōn (“kingfisher”), from Ancient Greek ἀλκυών (alkuṓn).

Phrases

  • halcyon days

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