(n) 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
(n) a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
(n) (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
(s) marked by peace and prosperity; "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade"
(s) idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; "a halcyon atmosphere"
