complexional

Variant of complexion

complexion definition

com·plex·ion (kəm plek′s̸hən)

noun

    1. Historical the combination of the qualities of cold, heat, dryness, and moisture, or of the four humors, in certain proportions believed to determine the temperament and constitution of the body
    2. Obsolete the temperament or constitution of the body
  2. the color, texture, and general appearance of the skin, esp. of the face
  3. general appearance or nature; character; aspect

Etymology: ME complexioun < OFr complexion, combination of humors, hence temperament < L complexio, combination < complexus: see complex

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