halcyon
1hal·cy·on
noun \ˈhal-sē-ən\Definition of HALCYON
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: a bird identified with the kingfisher and held in ancient legend to nest at sea about the time of the winter solstice and to calm the waves during incubation
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See Origin of HALCYON
Middle English alceon, from Latin halcyon, from Greek alkyōn, halkyōn
First Known Use: 14th century
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