myEtymology.com: English etymology of heliograph

Etymology of the English word heliograph

the English word heliograph

using the English suffix -graph

derived from the French suffix -graph

derived from the Greek word graphos, γραϕος

derived from the Greek word graphein, γράφω (to draw)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gerbh-

using the English prefix helio-

derived from the Greek prefix helio-, ἡλιο-

derived from the Greek word helios, ἥλιος (the sun; by implication, light)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sāwel- (to shine)