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Rarehalcyons
The correct spelling is halcyons.
How to pronounce halcyons
noun
Say it like: Hal-eeo-ns
The correct spelling is halcyons. A kingfisher said in classical mythology to nest on the sea, thereby calming the waters.
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Definition
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.
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