a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
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
A kingfisher said in classical mythology to nest on the sea, thereby calming the waters.
marked by peace and prosperity
"a golden era"
"the halcyon days of the clipper trade"
Pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher.