halcyonian

hal·cy·on

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Definitions of halcyonian word

adjective halcyonian calm; peaceful; tranquil: halcyon weather. 1
adjective halcyonian rich; wealthy; prosperous: halcyon times of peace. 1
adjective halcyonian happy; joyful; carefree: halcyon days of youth. 1
adjective halcyonian of or relating to the halcyon or kingfisher. 1
noun halcyonian 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. 1
noun halcyonian any of various kingfishers, especially of the genus Halcyon. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; < Latin < Greek halkyṓn, pseudo-etymological variant of alkyṓn kingfisher; replacing Middle English alceon, alicion < Latin alcyōn < Greek

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