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halcyon

/ halcyon /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
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
Type of:
mythical being
noun Sense 2
a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
Type of:
bird genus
Has parts:
Alcedinidae family Alcedinidae
adjective satellite Sense 3
idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity
"a halcyon atmosphere"
Similar:
peaceful
noun Sense 4
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
Type of:
mythical being
Domain:
Greek mythology
adjective satellite Sense 5
marked by peace and prosperity
"a golden era"
"the halcyon days of the clipper trade"
Similar:
happy
Semantic Complexity
99%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
2
Total Relationships
7
Times Searched
2
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mythical being bird genus peaceful happy