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Definition of Physiognomy
1. Noun. The human face ('kisser' and 'smiler' and 'mug' are informal terms for 'face' and 'phiz' is British).
Exact synonyms: Countenance, Kisser, Mug, Phiz, Smiler, Visage
Group relationships: Human Head
Generic synonyms: Face, Human Face
Specialized synonyms: Pudding Face, Pudding-face
Language type: Colloquialism
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Derivative terms: Smile
Group relationships: Human Head
Generic synonyms: Face, Human Face
Specialized synonyms: Pudding Face, Pudding-face
Language type: Colloquialism
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Derivative terms: Smile
Definition of Physiognomy
1. n. 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.
Definition of Physiognomy
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Medical Definition of Physiognomy
1. 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). (09 Oct 1997)
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