halal
- n (Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah
- s proper or legitimate
the fund earns halal profits in full compliance with the Shari'a - s conforming to dietary laws
halal meat
a halal kitchen
halcyon
- n (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
- n a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
- n 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
- s idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity
a halcyon atmosphere - s marked by peace and prosperity
the halcyon days of the clipper trade