halcyon vs hurl

halcyon

noun
  • The dead body of such a bird, said in Tudor times to act as a weather vane when hung from a beam. 

  • A kingfisher whose nesting by the sea was said, in classical mythology, to cause the Gods to restrain the wind and waves. 

  • A tropical kingfisher of the genus Halcyon, such as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia. 

adj
  • Pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher. 

  • Calm, undisturbed, peaceful, serene. 

hurl

noun
  • The act of hitting the sliotar with the hurley. 

  • A throw, especially a violent throw; a fling. 

  • The act of vomiting. 

  • Vomit. 

  • A conveyance in a wheeled vehicle; a ride in a car, etc. 

verb
  • To vomit. 

  • To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target. 

  • To throw (something) with force. 

  • To participate in the sport of hurling. 

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