What does "physiognomy" mean?
Physiognomy: The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
Additional senses
- 2.The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features. [Obs.] Bale.
- 3.The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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