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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024hal•cy•on /ˈhælsiən/USA pronunciation adj. [often: before a noun]- calm;
tranquil:halcyon weather. - happy;
joyful;
carefree:the halcyon days of youth.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024hal•cy•on (hal′sē ən),USA pronunciation adj. Also, hal•cy•o•ni•an (hal′sē ō′nē ən),USA pronunciation hal•cy•on•ic (hal′sē on′ik).USA pronunciation - calm;
peaceful;
tranquil:halcyon weather. - rich;
wealthy;
prosperous:halcyon times of peace. - happy;
joyful;
carefree:halcyon days of youth. - of or pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher.
n. - a mythical bird, usually identified with the kingfisher, said to breed about the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea, and to have the power of charming winds and waves into calmness.
- Birdsany of various kingfishers, esp. of the genus Halcyon.
- (cap.) [Class. Myth.]Alcyone (def. 2).
- Greek
- Latin alcyōn
- Greek halkyó̄n, pseudo-etymological variant of alkyó̄n kingfisher; replacing Middle English alceon, alicion
- Latin
- 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged serene, placid, pacific, untroubled.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: halcyon /ˈhælsɪən/ adj
also: halcyonian /ˌhælsɪˈəʊnɪən/, halcyonic /ˌhælsɪˈɒnɪk/ - peaceful, gentle, and calm
n - a fabulous bird associated with the winter solstice
- a poetic name for the kingfisher
- halcyon days ⇒ a fortnight of calm weather during the winter solstice
- a period of peace and happiness
Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin alcyon, from Greek alkuōn kingfisher, of uncertain origin |