alcyone
|al-cy-o-ne|
/ælˈsaɪəni/
bright star in Pleiades
Etymology
'Alcyone' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Alkyonē,' where 'alkyon' meant 'kingfisher.'
'Alkyonē' transformed into the Latin word 'Alcyone,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Alcyone.'
Initially, it referred to a mythological figure, but over time it also came to denote a star in the Pleiades cluster.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a star in the constellation Taurus, the brightest star in the Pleiades cluster.
Alcyone is often used as a reference point in astronomical observations.
Synonyms
Noun 2
in Greek mythology, Alcyone was a daughter of Aeolus who was transformed into a kingfisher.
The myth of Alcyone explains the origin of the term 'halcyon days.'
Last updated: 2025/06/15 19:51