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- [hee-lee-uh-skohp]
- /ˈhi li əˌskoʊp/
- /ˈhiː.ljə.skəʊp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hee-lee-uh-skohp]
- /ˈhi li əˌskoʊp/
Definitions of helioscope word
- noun helioscope a telescope for viewing the sun, adapted to protect the eye of the viewer from the sun's glare. 1
- noun helioscope any apparatus used in observing the sun 0
- noun helioscope (astronomy) An apparatus for viewing the sun without injuring the eye. 0
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Origin of helioscope
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; helio- + -scope
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Parts of speech for Helioscope
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
helioscope popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
helioscope usage trend in Literature
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