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

She could still see the beautiful heliograms projecting from the billposters and hear the noise of the crowds.

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.

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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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