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heliogram

American  
[hee-lee-uh-gram] / ˈhi li əˌgræm /

noun

  1. a message sent by a heliograph.


Etymology

Origin of heliogram

First recorded in 1880–85; helio- + -gram 1

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The heliogram of founder Shuai Chen welcomed everyone.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

A gigantic heliogram of founder Louis Antonio Villarreal tipped his wide-brimmed hat.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

But she leaned closer to the little heliogram, looking for Jason or Brigit, and they weren't there.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

She'd seen such a change in Brigit since discovering the heliogram of her grandmother.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Jason took out another object from the box, another old heliogram.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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