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physiognomy
noun
- the practice of trying to judge character and mental qualities by observation of bodily, esp. facial, features
- facial features and expression, esp. as supposedly indicative of character; the face
- apparent characteristics; outward features or appearance
Related Forms:
- physiognomic adjective or physiognomical
- physiognomically adverb
- physiognomist noun
See physiognomy in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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