halcyon


Meanings

  • (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
  • a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
  • 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
  • idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity;
    • "a halcyon atmosphere"
  • marked by peace and prosperity;
    • "the halcyon days of the clipper trade"
  • HALCYON n pl. -S a mythical bird


Scrabble Score: 15

halcyon is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

halcyon is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

halcyon is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 16

halcyon is a valid Words With Friends word