Origin: The word HELI originated from the Greek word HELIOS which means Sun.
The words derived from this possess the above meaning.
Words:
Aphelion = The point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is furthest from the sun.
Heliocentric = Having or representing the sun as the centre.
Heliograph = A telescopic apparatus for photographing the sun.
Heliolatry = Worshipping of Sun.
Heliomania = A passion for sunlight.
Heliometer = A refracting telescope with a split objective lens, used for finding the angular distance between two stars.
Heliophobia = It is the fear of the sun, sunlight, or any bright light.
Heliophyte = A plant that grows best in full sunlight.
Heliosphere = The region of space, encompassing the solar system, in which the solar wind has a significant influence.
Heliostat = an apparatus containing a movable mirror, used to reflect sunlight in a fixed direction.
Heliotherapy = The therapeutic use of sunlight.
Heliotropism = The directional growth of a plant in response to sunlight.
Perihelion = The point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid or comet at which it is closest to the sun.

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