December 30, 2026
Halcyon
adjectiveDefinition
Denoting a period that was idyllically happy and peaceful. Halcyon days are those we look back on with a kind of sweet pain.
Example Sentence
“Those halcyon months before the move were treasured for years afterward.”
Etymology
From Greek alkuon (kingfisher), said to calm the seas during winter solstice.
Scrabble Score
H4A1L1C3Y4O1N1
HALCYON scores 15 points in Scrabble.
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