noun. a mythical bird, usually identified with the kingfisher, said to breed about the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea, and to have the power of charming winds and waves into calmness. any of various kingfishers, especially of the genus Halcyon. Halcyon,Classical Mythology. Alcyone ( def 2 ). More @Wikipedia
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