heliogram

[hee-lee-uh-gram]

noun

1. a message sent by a heliograph.

Word History and Origins

Origin of heliogram¹

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

Example Sentences

The postcards sat in rows, their heliograms projecting images of the Arcanum or celebrating the Marvellian holidays—Halloween, the Gatherfeast, Founder's Day.

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

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

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Soon after midday a heliogram came through from Buller, saying he had severely defeated the enemy yesterday, and believed them to be in full retreat.

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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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