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  1. king-fisher

    This beautiful bird's floating nest was fabled to calm the winds and seas while the bird sat. This occurring in winter gave rise to the expression "halcyon days."

  2. king-fisher

    The Alcedo ispida; a small bird of brilliant plumage frequenting rivers and brooks, and feeding upon fish, which it catches with great dexterity. (See HALCYON.)

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of king-fisher in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of king-fisher in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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