Halcyon
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Names related to Halcyon: Alcione
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A halcyon is a mythical bird—often identified as a kingfisher—said to lay her eggs in a floating nest at sea, during which time it charms the wind and calms the waves. The name originates from the Greek myth of Alcyone, whose name has come to mean "calm and peaceful."
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