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.
- 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.
- Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy.