halcyon

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for halcyon

halcyon 🔊 /hæˈlsiʌn/

halcyon : දිය පිළිහුඩුවා

halcyon : ශාන්ත

halcyon : නිශ්චල

halcyon definition

Noun. 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.

Adjective.

  1. 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.
  2. Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy.