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Noun
Halcyon
genus Halcyon
Definition: a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
halcyon
Definition: 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
Definition: A kingfisher said in classical mythology to nest on the sea, thereby calming the waters.
Adjective
halcyon
Definition: idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; "a halcyon atmosphere"
golden
halcyon
prosperous
Definition: marked by peace and prosperity; "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade"
Definition: Pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher.