Halcyon
- noun
- /ˈhælsiən/
- Specialized
- halcyon days
Examples
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An examination of the halcyon decade from the vantage point of the low-budget market instead conveys a vision of Hollywood characterized by fluctuation and negotiation, as the boundaries between A and B became increasingly porous.
Academic text (2017) -
The halcyon birds were bright and vivid, gathering near the calm waters of the river.
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During our trip to the rainforest, we spotted a halcyon perched gracefully on a branch.
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Bird watchers flock to see the halcyon in its natural habitat, with its striking colors captivating all.
Synonyms
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A large bright bird with a long beak that lives in warm parts of Asia and Africa
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Halcyon as a bird name comes from the same Greek Alcyone, who became a 'kingfisher'. Today Halcyon is the name for a group of large, bright kingfishers in Africa and Asia, so the bird name keeps the link to the old story.