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Halcyon | |
adjective | 1. Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. |
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noun | 1. A mythical bird said by ancient writers to breed in a nest floating at sea at the winter solstice, charming the wind and waves into calm.
2. A tropical Asian and African kingfisher with brightly coloured plumage. |
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| "I miss the halcyon days of my childhood when I didn't have to worry about the pressures of adult life." | "Her halcyon stories may seem fanciful, but her glamorous lifestyle was earned through decades of sacrifice and hard work." | "We saw a kingfisher from the boat, and my father told me that sailors often call them 'halcyon birds.'" |
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| Greek, late 16th century |
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| As an adjective, "halcyon" is used in connection with an idealized version of the past. For example, remembering the halcyon days of yesteryear can bring about a nostalgia for better times. ... | |
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