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

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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Each of us was allowed to send a brief heliogram, balloting for turn.

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The morning following the receipt of the heliogram we broke camp at daylight.

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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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This instruction was not included in the original heliogram, but was annexed to it as an afterthought in a supplementary message.

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