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Rarehalcyon
The correct spelling is halcyon.
How to pronounce halcyon
/ˈhælsiːən/
nounIPA: /ˈhælsiːən/
Say it like: Hal-eeo-n
The correct spelling is halcyon. A kingfisher said in classical mythology to nest on the sea, thereby calming the waters.
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Meanings
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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