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phys·i·ogno·my
\ˌfizēˈä(g)nəmē, -mi\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: alteration (influenced by Late Latin physiognomia) of earlier phisnami, from Middle English fysnamye, phisnomye, phisonomie, from Middle French phisonomie, from Late Latin physiognomia, from Greek physiognōmia, alteration of physiognōmonia, from physi- + gnōmon-, gnōmōn interpreter, discerner + -ia -y — more at gnomon
1.
a. : the technique or art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance (as from facial features)
b. : divination by means of facial features : fortune-telling or a fortune told by one reading a face
2.
a. : the facial features that show the qualities of mind or character by peculiarities of configuration or cast or characteristic expression
< a stern physiognomy indicative of great pride >
broadly : characteristic facial appearance or type (as of a race or group)
< a Grecian physiognomy >
< slender aristocratic physiognomy >
b. obsolete : a representation of a human face
3. : external aspect : characteristic or peculiar contour; also : inner character or quality as revealed outwardly
< the physiognomy of a mountain >
< physiognomy of a political party >
Synonyms: see face |