释义 |
physiˈognotype [f. physiognomy + Gr. τύπος impress, print, model.] ‘A machine for taking casts and imprints of human faces or countenances’ (Worcester).
a1846Worcester cites Observer. 1878Bartley tr. Topinard's Anthrop. ii. iii. 296 A craniograph, which must have been suggested by the physio[g]notype of Huschke, and reminds one of the circular band used by hatters. |