Definition of Physiognomy
Physiognomy
phys·i·og·no·my
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a person's facial features and expressions and bone structure of the head, especially when used to draw conclusions about the person's character or ethnic/cultural origins;
e.g. He specializes in using the physiognomy of early human skulls to learn about those people.
(noun)
the judgment of character or temperament from facial structure;
e.g. He was good at the practice of physiognomy.
(noun)
outward appearance or form of something;
e.g. The physiognomy of the land.
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