physiognomy
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noun \ˌfi-zē-ˈä(g)-nə-mē\ plural phys·i·og·no·mies
Definition of PHYSIOGNOMY
1
: the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
2
: the facial features held to show qualities of mind or character by their configuration or expression
3
: external aspect; also : inner character or quality revealed outwardly
See Examples of PHYSIOGNOMY
- He and his son have the same distinctive physiognomy.
Origin of PHYSIOGNOMY
Middle English phisonomie, from Anglo-French phisenomie, from Late Latin physiognomonia, physiognomia, from Greek physiognōmonia, from physiognōmōn judging character by the features, from physis nature, physique, appearance + gnōmōn interpreter — more at gnomon
First Known Use: 14th century
phys·i·og·no·my
noun \ˌfiz-ē-ˈä(g)-nə-mē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; phys·i·og·no·mies
Medical Definition of PHYSIOGNOMY
1
: the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
2
: the facial features held to show qualities of mind or character by their configuration or expression
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