Associations to the word «Halcyon»

HALCYON, noun. In classical legends, a bird said to nest on the sea, thereby calming the waters; later usually identified with a type of kingfisher, hence (poetic) a kingfisher.

HALCYON, noun. A tropical kingfisher of the genus Halcyon, such as the sacred kingfisher Halcyon sancta of Australia.

HALCYON, adjective. Pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher

HALCYON, adjective. Calm, undisturbed, peaceful, serene.

HALCYON, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Alcedinidae   — several tropical kingfishers.

HALCYON DAYS, noun. Period of calm during the winter, when storms do not occur.

HALCYON DAYS, noun. (idiomatic) A period of calm, often nostalgic: “halcyon days of yore”, “halcyon days of youth”.

HALCYON, noun. (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher.

HALCYON, noun. A large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World.

HALCYON, noun. 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. Idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; "a halcyon atmosphere".

HALCYON, adjective. Marked by peace and prosperity; "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade".