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Definition of "halcyons" [halcyons]

  • Plural form of halcyon. (noun)

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Use "halcyons" in a sentence
  • "[109] The birds called halcyons were said to build their nests on the water, and, while they were brooding, to keep it calm."
  • "In the midst of this inextricable mass of plants and sea weed, I noticed some charming pink halcyons and actiniae, with their long tentacles trailing after them, and medusae, green, red, and blue."
  • "The halcyons skim over the water and are common every where."