alcyon

/ælˈsaɪ.ɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical island in Greek legend, associated with the myth of the Sirens, where the sea goddess Amphitrite and her consort Poseidon had a temple.

“According to Homer, the Sirens’ island was called Alcyon.”

2. noun

A type of kingfisher, Alcyon halcyon, also known as the halcyon.

Synonyms

  • halcyon
  • kingfisher

Antonyms

  • rough
  • stormy