- (n.) The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
- (n.) The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
- (n.) The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant or of a meteor.
- (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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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