halcyon

noun

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 large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World

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

adjective

marked by peace and prosperity

idyllically calm and peaceful

Roots

halkyonhalcyon- · Greek · kingfisher

Synonyms for halcyon

tranquiladj placidadj sereneadj idyllicadj

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