halcyon

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

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