halcyon

Meanings

• noun

  A large seabird of the family Laridae, having a white plumage, long wings, and a heavy bill. It is also used figuratively to refer to a time of peace and calm.

  - "The halcyon bird is known for its peaceful and tranquil nature."
  - "During the halcyon days of their marriage, they were very happy together."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

at peace , blissful , calm , peaceful , prelapsarian , relaxed , serene

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with halcyon
calm , psalm , balm

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Variants

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halcyon , halcyon days , halcyons

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Etymology

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From Greek halcyon, 'sea-king', from halys, 'sea'. The mythological Halcyon bird was said to calm the seas during nesting.

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Trivia

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1. The Halcyon bird is also known as the Kingfisher.

2. The term 'halcyon' is also used figuratively to describe a peaceful and tranquil time or situation.

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1. Halcyon Days: A period of calm weather and good fortune, typically around the winter solstice.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the Halcyon bird was a kingfisher believed to calm the seas during its nesting, which was said to occur during the winter solstice. This period of calm seas was called the 'Halcyon Days'.

How to Memorize "halcyon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, white bird with long wings and a heavy beak, sitting peacefully by the water's edge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'halcyon' with the idea of calmness and peace.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Halcyon is a happy bird, Calmly living in the sea' to remember the definition.

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