noun

1. the practice of trying to judge character and mental qualities by observation of bodily, esp. facial, features
2. facial features and expression, esp. as supposedly indicative of character; the face
3. apparent characteristics; outward features or appearance

Etymology: ME fisonomie < MFr phisonomie < ML physonomia < Gr physiognōmonia < physis, nature (see physic) + gnōmōn, one who knows: see gnomon