Halcyon

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NOUN

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

a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World

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

ADJ

idyllically calm and peaceful

marked by peace and prosperity

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