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Halcyon days

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006149

A period of calm, mild, and pleasant weather, traditionally occurring around the winter solstice. The term originates from Greek mythology, referring to a mythical bird, the halcyon, said to nest on the sea during this time, charming the winds and waves into stillness. Meteorologically, it describes an unseasonably tranquil spell.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006149
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006149",
  "term": "Halcyon days",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A period of calm, mild, and pleasant weather, traditionally occurring around the winter solstice. The term originates from Greek mythology, referring to a mythical bird, the halcyon, said to nest on the sea during this time, charming the winds and waves into stillness. Meteorologically, it describes an unseasonably tranquil spell.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/halcyon-days/"
}

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