Halcyon (Noun)
Meaning 1
A large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The birdwatcher waited patiently by the river for a glimpse of the majestic halcyon perched on a branch above the water.
- As we walked through the dense forest, the iridescent plumage of a halcyon caught my eye, a flash of blue against the dappled shade.
- Birders flocked to the nature reserve to spot the halcyon, its call echoing through the reeds and rushes.
- With its oversized beak and brilliant feathers, the halcyon perched on the mangrove root, a vision of vibrant colors against the drab surroundings.
- A solitary halcyon swooped low over the river, its piercing cry echoing through the stillness of the early morning.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Meaning 3
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.