PHYSIOGNOMIC

Etymology

Adjective

physiognomic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to physiognomy

Source: Wiktionary


Phys`i*og*nom"ic, Phys`i*og*nom"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. physiognomonique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to physiognomy; according with the principles of physiognomy.

– Phys`i*og*nom"ic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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