physiognomy
21physiognomy — [ˌfɪzɪ ɒ(g)nəmi] noun (plural physiognomies) 1》 a person s facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin. 2》 the supposed art of judging character from facial characteristics. Derivatives… …
22physiognomy — n. Face, countenance, visage, cast of countenance, expression of countenance, phiznomy …
23physiognomy — noun (C) technical or humorous the general appearance of a person s face …
24physiognomy — n 1. face, Archaic. mazard, countenance, visage, All Sl. mug, map, pan, phiz, puss, kisser. 2. features, lineaments, configuration, conformation; silhouette, profile, outline, contour; appearance, outside, facade; expression, look, mien, brow,… …
25physiognomy — phys·i·ogno·my …
26physiognomy — phys•i•og•no•my [[t]ˌfɪz iˈɒg nə mi, ˈɒn ə mi[/t]] n. pl. mies 1) the face or countenance, esp. when considered as an index to the character 2) the art of determining character or personal characteristics from the form or features of the body,… …
27physiognomy — /fɪziˈɒnəmi / (say fizee onuhmee) noun (plural physiognomies) 1. the face or countenance, especially as considered as an index to the character. 2. the art of determining character or personal characteristics from the features of the face or the… …
28physiognomy — n. face; facial expression; divination of character or fortune from face. ♦ physiognomic, a. ♦ physiognomist, n …
29physiognomy — The practice of purporting or trying to ascertain the character and aptitudes of a person by examining features of the cranium and face. Anno: 43 LRA NS 203, 204. The facial features of a person …
30physiognomy — n. (pl. ies) 1 a the cast or form of a person s features, expression, body, etc. b the art of supposedly judging character from facial characteristics etc. 2 the external features of a landscape etc. 3 a characteristic, esp. moral, aspect.… …