First Known Use: 14th century
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1halcyon
noun hal·cy·on \ˈhal-sē-ən\
Definition of HALCYON
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: a bird identified with the kingfisher and held in ancient legend to nest at sea about the time of the winter solstice and to calm the waves during incubation
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Origin of HALCYON
Middle English alceon, from Latin halcyon, from Greek alkyōn, halkyōn
2halcyon
adjective
: very happy and successful
Full Definition of HALCYON
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: of or relating to the halcyon or its nesting period
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First Known Use of HALCYON
1601
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