Defn: An instrument for making signals to an observer at a distance, by means of the sun's rays thrown from a mirror.

4. (Min.)

Defn: See Bloodstone (a). Heliotrope purple, a grayish purple color.

HELIOTROPER
He"li*o*tro`per, n.

Defn: The person at a geodetic station who has charge of the heliotrope.

HELIOTROPIC
He`li*o*trop"ic, a. (Bot.)

Defn: Manifesting heliotropism; turning toward the sun.

HELIOTROPISM
He`li*ot"ro*pism, n. Etym: [Helio- + Gr. (Bot.)

Defn: The phenomenon of turning toward the light, seen in many leaves and flowers.

HELIOTYPE
He"li*o*type, n. Etym: [Helio- + -type.]