Synonyms: halcyon
Definition: 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
Similar words: mythical being
Definition: an imaginary being of myth or fable
Synonyms: Halcyon, genus Halcyon
Definition: a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
Similar words: bird genus
Definition: a genus of birds
Definition: (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
Similar words: mythical being
Definition: an imaginary being of myth or fable
Synonyms: halcyon, golden, prosperous
Definition: marked by peace and prosperity
Usage: a golden era; the halcyon days of the clipper trade
Similar words: happy
Definition: enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
Usage: a happy smile; spent many happy days on the beach; a happy marriage
Synonyms: halcyon
Definition: idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity
Usage: a halcyon atmosphere
Similar words: peaceable, peaceful
Definition: not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
Usage: a peaceful nation; peaceful times; a far from peaceful Christmas; peaceful sleep