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PHYSIOGNOMY
countenance, physiognomy, phiz, visage, kisser, smiler, mug
(noun) the human face (‘kisser’ and ‘smiler’ and ‘mug’ are informal terms for ‘face’ and ‘phiz’ is British)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
physiognomy (countable and uncountable, plural physiognomies)
The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
The art of telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics.
Synonyms
• See also countenance
Source: Wiktionary
Phys`i*og"no*my, n.; pl. Physiognomies. Etym: [OE. fisonomie, phisonomie, fisnamie, OF. phisonomie, F. physiognomie, physiognomonie, from Gr. 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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