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halcyon

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/ˈhælsiːən/ English

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noun

  1. A kingfisher said in classical mythology to nest on the sea, thereby calming the waters.
  2. A tropical kingfisher of the genus Halcyon, such as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.

adjective

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

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