Hyphenation of halcyons

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word halcyons? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

hal-cyons

Definitions of halcyons:

1.	(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
2.	A large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
3.	A mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves
4.	Idyllically calm and peaceful Suggesting happy tranquillity A halcyon atmosphere
5.	Marked by peace and prosperity A golden era The halcyon days of the clipper trade

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