SAT vocabulary
Halcyon
Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
Example
"She often reminisced about the halcyon days of her childhood, filled with carefree adventures and laughter."
Etymology
Via Latin from Greek alkuōn, 'kingfisher' (which was believed to calm the sea to nest).
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