halcyonic

hal·cy·on

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Definitions of halcyonic word

adjective halcyonic calm; peaceful; tranquil: halcyon weather. 1
adjective halcyonic rich; wealthy; prosperous: halcyon times of peace. 1
adjective halcyonic happy; joyful; carefree: halcyon days of youth. 1
adjective halcyonic of or relating to the halcyon or kingfisher. 1
noun halcyonic 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 halcyonic 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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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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