Look up: halcyon

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   halcyon
   calm and peaceful 
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   halcyon
   [adj] - idyllically calm and peaceful 2. [adj] - joyful and carefree
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   Halcyon
   Hal'cy·on (hăl'sĭ*ŏn) noun [ Latin halcyon , alcyon , Greek 'alkyw`n , 'alkyw`n : confer French halcyon .] (Zoology) A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits, as the sacred kingfisher ( Halcyon sancta ) of Australia. « Amidst our arms a ...
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   Halcyon
   Hal'cy·on adjective 1. Pertaining to, or resembling, the halcyon, which was anciently said to lay her eggs in nests on or near the sea during the calm weather about the winter solstice. 2. Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy. 'Deep, halcyon repose.' De Quincy.
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   halcyon
   <ornithology> A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits, as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia. 'Amidst our arms as quiet you shall be As halcyons brooding on a winter sea.' (Dryden) ... Origin: L. Halcyon, alcyon, Gr., F. Halcyon. ... Source: Web ...
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   halcyon
   adjective idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; `a halcyon atmosphere`
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   Halcyon
   genus Halcyon noun a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
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   Halcyon
   `Halcyon` is a term that originates from the Greek myth of Alcyone. It is used most often to mean `golden` or marked by peace and prosperity. For example, `a golden era` or `those halcyon days`. `Halcyon` or `Halcyone` may also refer to: `Birds` * `Halcyon` (genus), a type of bird * Tree kingfisher, a family of birds (Halcyonidae) containing the above genus `Games` * Halcyon (role-playing game), an indie role-playing game * Halcyon (console),...
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   Halcyon
   • (a.) Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy. • (n.) A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits, as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia. • (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, the halcyon, which was anciently said to lay her eggs...
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    Halcyon
    Halcyon is a Greek girl name. The meaning of the name is `Mythical Bird, Controlled Sea Storms` Where is it used? The name Halcyon is mainly used In Other languages.How do they say it elsewhere? Alcyone ( In Greek Mythology (Latinized) )See also In Greek Mythology (Latinized) : Halcyone The name Halcyon doesn`t appear In the US top 1000 most common na
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