1. Halcyon

noun. (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher.

Rhymes with Halcyon

  • halcion

How do you pronounce halcyon?

Pronounce halcyon as ˈhælsiən.

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2. halcyon

adjective. ['ˈhælsiːən'] idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • halcyon (Latin)
  • ἀλκυών (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. halcyon

adjective. ['ˈhælsiːən'] marked by peace and prosperity.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • halcyon (Latin)
  • ἀλκυών (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

4. halcyon

noun. ['ˈhælsiːən'] a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • halcyon (Latin)
  • ἀλκυών (Ancient Greek (to 1453))