Definition of 'halcyon'
Noun
- (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
Synonyms: Alcyone - a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
Synonyms: genus Halcyon - 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; "a halcyon atmosphere"
- marked by peace and prosperity; "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade"
Synonyms: golden prosperous
