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heliograph.

An apparatus for signalling by means of a moveable mirror which reflects flashes of sunlight.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhiː.li.əˌɡɹæf/US
  1. An apparatus for signalling by means of a moveable mirror which reflects flashes of sunlight.

  2. A heliogram.

  3. An instrument for measuring the intensity of sunlight.

  4. A device for photographing the sun.

  5. A photograph.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From helio- + -graph.

verb/ˈhiː.li.əˌɡɹæf/US
  1. To send a message by heliograph.

    transitive
  2. To send a heliograph.

    intransitive
  3. To photograph by sunlight.

    dated · transitive
  4. To message or indicate as though by heliograph.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From helio- + -graph.

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