Dictionary definition · Halcyon
noun
- (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
- 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
adjective
- idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity"a halcyon atmosphere"
- marked by peace and prosperity"a golden era"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).