halcyon
- Noun. In classical legends, a bird said to nest on the sea, thereby calming the waters.
- Noun. (poetic) a kingfisher.
- Noun. (zoology) A tropical kingfisher of the genus ''Halcyon'', such as the sacred kingfisher ''Halcyon sancta'' of Australia.
- Adjective. Pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher.
- Adjective. Calm, undisturbed, peaceful, serene.
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