What is the meaning of lineament?

noun

• A characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something.
  • usage: "each town has a quality all its own"; "the radical character of our demands"
  • synonyms: quality, character
• The characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin.
  • usage: "an expression of pleasure crossed his features"; "his lineaments were very regular"
  • synonyms: feature