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"Halcyon" Definition

noun

A fabled bird, identified with the kingfisher, that was supposed to have had the power to calm the wind and the waves while it nested on the sea during the winter solstice.
A kingfisher, especially one of the genus Halcyon.
A bird identified with the kingfisher and held in ancient legend to nest at sea about the time of the winter solstice and to calm the waves during incubation.

adjective

Calm and peaceful; tranquil.
Prosperous; golden: halcyon years.
Of or relating to the halcyon or its nesting period.

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