physiognomist

noun

phys·​i·​ogno·​mist

ˌfizēˈä(g)nəmə̇st

plural -s

: one skilled in physiognomy

especially : one who professes to tell character through physiognomy

Word History

Etymology

physiognomy + -ist

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