browse words by letter
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
more about halcyon
halcyon |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Halcyon \Hal"cy*on\, n. [L. halcyon, alcyon, Gr.?: F. halcyon.] (Zo["o]l.) A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits, as the sacred kingfisher ({Halcyon sancta}) of Australia. Amidst our arms as quiet you shall be As halcyons brooding on a winter sea. --Dryden. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Halcyon \Hal"cy*on\, a. 1. Pertaining to or resembling, the halcyon, which was anciently said to lay her eggs in nests on or near the sea during the calm weather about the winter solstice. 2. Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy. ``Deep, halcyon repose.'' --De Quincy. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: halcyon adj 1: idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; "a halcyon atmosphere" 2: joyful and carefree; "halcyon days of youth" 3: marked by peace and prosperity; "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade" [syn: {golden}, {prosperous}] From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: Halcyon, CA Zip code(s): 93420
more about halcyon