Meaning of PHYSIOGNOMY
| Pronunciation: | | `fizee'âgnumee
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face'; `phiz' is British) |
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| | Synonyms: | | countenance, kisser, mug, phiz, smiler, visage |
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| | See Also: | | face, human face, human head, puddingface | |
| Products Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Physiognomy
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Phys`i*og"no*my\, n.; pl. {Physiognomies}. [OE.
fisonomie, phisonomie, fisnamie, OF. phisonomie, F.
physiognomie, physiognomonie, from Gr. ?; fy`sis nature + ?
one who knows or examines, a judge, fr. ?, ?, to know. See
{Physic}, and {Know}, and cf. {Phiz}.]
1. The art and science of discovering the predominant temper,
and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the
outward appearance, especially by the features of the
face.
2. The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the
mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of
countenance, as denoting character.
3. The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
[Obs.] --Bale.
4. The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without
reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the
physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor.
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| | Definition: | | - An anatomy term referring to a person's general physical appearance and shape, particularly the person's face.
- A psychology term for a subfield which studied how one can tell the personality traits and attitudes of a person based on the shape of the person's head, face and other physical traits. (This is not a modern area of study).
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