Definition of Physiognomy
Physiognomy
phys·i·og·no·my
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The study of the shape and features of the face to understand a person's character.
e.g. The ancient art of physiognomy claimed to reveal one's personality through facial features.
(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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