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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

Example Sentences

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“A vintage heliogram. Has to be,” Jason said.

From Literature

Though news by heliogram came slowly and at long intervals, all were conscious that something was afloat.

From Project Gutenberg

We received a heliogram not twenty-four hours ago warning us of your escape.

From Project Gutenberg

I tried toPg 171 make up by getting another short heliogram through, but the sun was uncertain, and the receivers on the distant mountain sulky and wayward.

From Project Gutenberg

Just then my mind was considerably relieved by a heliogram from Baker informing me that he was on his way back to Kabul.

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