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He⋅li⋅os

[hee-lee-os]
–noun
the ancient Greek god of the sun, represented as driving a chariot across the heavens; identified by the Romans with Sol.

he⋅li⋅o

[hee-lee-oh]
–noun, plural -li⋅os. Informal.
1. a heliogram.
2. a heliograph.

Origin:
by shortening
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He·li·os   (hē'lē-ŏs')   
n.   Greek Mythology
The sun god, son of Hyperion, depicted as driving his chariot across the sky from east to west daily.
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