halcyon

Meaning

Noun

1. (poetic) A kingfisher whose nesting by the sea was said, in classical mythology, to cause the Gods to restrain the wind and waves.
2. (poetic) A kingfisher whose nesting by the sea was said, in classical mythology, to cause the Gods to restrain the wind and waves.
3. A tropical kingfisher of the genus Halcyon, such as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.

Adj

1. Pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher.
2. (figuratively) Calm, undisturbed, peaceful, serene.

Synonyms

kingfisher

golden

calm

placid

prosperous

serene

tranquil

peacefully

miraculous

charmed

happy

😀

lucky

blissful

pacific

peaceful

Translations

martin-pêcheur

alcyon

alcedón

ijsvogel

alcedo

martín pescador

alció

alcione

alcionio

αλκυών

idilliaco

Eisvogel

ruhig

αλκυόνη

aram

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhælsi.ən/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: Alceoun

In summary

Inherited from Middle English Alceoun, from Latin halcyōn, alcyōn (“kingfisher”), from Ancient Greek ἀλκυών (alkuṓn).