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Physiognomy

Physiognomy Meaning & Definition
Physiognomy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Physiognomy?

[n] the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face'; `phiz' is British)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Physiognomy: countenance | kisser | mug | phiz | smiler | visage

Related Terms | Find terms related to Physiognomy:

See Also | face | human face | human head | puddingface

Physiognomy In Webster's Dictionary

\Phys`i*og"no*my\, n.; pl. {Physiognomies}. [OE. fisonomie, phisonomie, fisnamie, OF. phisonomie, F. physiognomie, physiognomonie, from Gr. ?; fy`sis nature + ? one who knows or examines, a judge, fr. ?, ?, to know. See {Physic}, and {Know}, and cf. {Phiz}.] 1. The art and science of discovering the predominant temper, and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face. 2. The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character. 3. The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features. [Obs.] --Bale. 4. The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor.

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