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superficies

(so̵̅o̅′pər fis̸h′ē ēz′, -fis̸h′ēz)

noun pl. superficies

a surface; outer area
the outward form or aspect

Origin: L < super- (see super-) + facies, face

See superficies in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. superficies superficies

The outer surface of an area or a body.
External appearance or aspect.

Origin:

Origin: Latin superficiēs

Origin: : super-, super-

Origin: + faciēs, face; see face

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