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How do you spell Halcyon?

Correct spelling

halcyon

Remember the Y from Greek halkYon - the mythical kingfisher that calmed seas.

Why is halcyon spelled this way?

From Greek halkyon, the kingfisher bird. Legend said kingfishers calmed the seas during nesting. Halcyon days are calm days — peace borrowed from a bird's myth.

Common misspellings of halcyon

halceonhalcionhalcyion

Example

She looked back on those halcyon days of childhood with deep nostalgia.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell halcyon?+
The correct spelling is "halcyon". Remember the Y from Greek halkYon - the mythical kingfisher that calmed seas.
Is it halceon or halcyon?+
The correct spelling is "halcyon", not "halceon".

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