(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
[ Syn: halcyon , 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
Halcyon (n.)
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
[ Syn: golden , prosperous ]