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halcyon

Halcyon is a 7 letter word which starts with the letter H and ends with the letter N for which we found 3 definitions.

Definition
(n.) A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.
(a.) Pertaining to or resembling the halcyon which was anciently said to lay her eggs in nests on or near the sea during the calm weather about the winter solstice.
(a.) Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy.

Syllable Information

The word halcyon is a 7 letter word that has 3 syllable 's . The syllable division for halcyon is: hal-cy-on


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