1. (n.)physiognomy the face or countenance, esp. when considered as an index to the character.
2. physiognomy the art of determining character or personal characteristics from the form or features of the body, esp. of the face.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME fis(e)namie, fisnomie < MF fisonomie < ML phys(i)onomia < LGk physiognōmía, Gk physiognōmonía art of judging people by their features; see physio -, gnomon , -y3)
Definition of 'physiognomy'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)countenance, physiognomy, phiz, visage, kisser, smiler, mug the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
Definition of 'physiognomy'
Webster Dictionary
1. (noun)physiognomy 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. (noun)physiognomy the face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character
3. (noun)physiognomy the art telling fortunes by inspection of the features
4. (noun)physiognomy the general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor
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