The meaning of HALCYON is characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden —often used to describe an idyllic time in the past that is remembered as better than today.

HALCYON definition: calm; peaceful; tranquil. See examples of halcyon used in a sentence.

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Halcyon is a name originally derived from Alcyone of Greek mythology. Halcyon or Halcyone may refer to:

Any kingfisher of (or formerly of) the genus Halcyon or subfamily Halcyoninae, native to parts of Asia, Australasia, and Africa; also (in form Halcyon) the genus itself.

tranquil, happy, idyllic, etc. [esp. in phr. halcyon days, usually with nostalgic reference to earlier times]

1. A fabled bird, identified with the kingfisher, that was supposed to have had the power to calm the wind and the waves while it nested on the sea during the winter solstice. 2. A kingfisher, …

Dec 14, 2025 · the Halcyon bird, or as some call it Alcedo or Kings-fisher, exceeds all mens conceit. […] Gods decree hath been, that all the watrie wildernesse should be quiet and made …

Jun 12, 2025 · Greek mythology connects the halcyon, a bird like the kingfisher, to ideas of peace, new beginnings, and the fragile line between human dreams and the gods’ plans. The phrase …

Halcyon definition: Calm and peaceful; tranquil.