Halcyon
From the genus name of kingfisher birds, which derives from the Greek mythological figure Halcyon, daughter of Aeolus.
Meaning and origin
Halcyon combines natural and mythological origins.
How to pronounce Halcyon
| English (US) | HAL-see-uhn /ˈhælsiən/ |
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