What is the meaning of Halcyon?

noun

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

adjective

  • Idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity.
    • usage: "a halcyon atmosphere"
  • Marked by peace and prosperity.
    • usage: "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade"
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