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1. (noun) Alcyone, Halcyon
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
Synonyms: genus Halcyon
Antonyms: unpeaceful, unhappy

2. (noun) Halcyon, genus Halcyon
a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
Synonyms: genus Halcyon
Antonyms: unhappy, unpeaceful

3. (adj) halcyon
a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves
Synonyms: genus Halcyon
Antonyms: unhappy, unpeaceful

4. (adj) halcyon
idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity
Synonyms: golden, prosperous
Antonyms: unpeaceful, unhappy

5. (adj) golden, halcyon, prosperous
marked by peace and prosperity
Synonyms: flourishing, thriving, well-heeled, gilded, easy, aureate, favorable, fortunate, well-situated, well-to-do, halcyon, palmy, booming, well-off, favourable, prosperous, gold, comfortable, roaring, lucky, gilt, prospering, well-fixed, golden
Antonyms: unhappy, unpeaceful

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