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halcyon
adjective(hal-cy-on)
marked by peace and prosperity
Synonyms: golden, prosperous,
Examples:
The halcyon days of the clipper trade.
halcyon
noun(hal-cy-on)
a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
Synonyms: genus halcyon,
halcyon
noun(hal-cy-on)
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
Synonyms: alcyone,
halcyon
noun(hal-cy-on)
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
halcyon
adjective(hal-cy-on)
idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity
Examples:
A halcyon atmosphere.

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