May 28, 2026
Halcyon
adjectiveDefinition
Denoting a period of time that was idyllically happy and peaceful. It also refers to a bird of Greek legend fabled to nest at sea during calm winter weather.
Example Sentence
“She looked back fondly on those halcyon summer days of childhood.”
Etymology
From Greek alkuon (kingfisher); the halcyon was said to charm the wind and waves during the winter solstice.
Scrabble Score
H4A1L1C3Y4O1N1
HALCYON scores 15 points in Scrabble.
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