Meaning
A kingfisher whose nesting by the sea was said, in classical mythology, to cause the Gods to restrain the wind and waves.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Inherited from Middle English Alceoun, from Latin halcyōn, alcyōn (“kingfisher”), from Ancient Greek ἀλκυών (alkuṓn).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: