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ˈfeɪ ʃiˌiz, -ʃizfa·cies
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faciesnoun
Appearance.
faciesnoun
Facial features, like an expression or complexion, typical for patients having certain diseases or conditions (e.g. costive facies).
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Facies
In geology, a facies ( FAY-shih-eez, US also FAY-sheez; same pronunciation and spelling in the plural) is a body of rock with specified characteristics, which can be any observable attribute of rocks (such as their overall appearance, composition, or condition of formation), and the changes that may occur in those attributes over a geographic area. A facies encompasses all of the characteristics of a rock including its chemical, physical, and biological features that distinguish it from adjacent rock.The term facies was introduced by the Swiss geologist Amanz Gressly in 1838 and was part of his significant contribution to the foundations of modern stratigraphy, which replaced the earlier notions of Neptunism.
Webster Dictionary
Faciesnoun
the anterior part of the head; the face
Faciesnoun
the general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment
Faciesnoun
the face of a bird, or the front of the head, excluding the bill
Etymology: [L., from, face. See Face.]
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Facies
In geology, a facies is a body of rock with specified characteristics. Ideally, a facies is a distinctive rock unit that forms under certain conditions of sedimentation, reflecting a particular process or environment. The term facies was introduced by the Swiss geologist Amanz Gressly in 1838 and was part of his significant contribution to the foundations of modern stratigraphy, which replaced the earlier notions of Neptunism.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Facies
fā′shi-ēz, n. general aspect of anything: the face, features. [L.]
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Facies
The appearance of the face that is often characteristic of a disease or pathological condition, as the elfin facies of WILLIAMS SYNDROME or the mongoloid facies of DOWN SYNDROME. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
Entomology
Facies
the face: the general appearance or impression.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of facies in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of facies in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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