[ 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
physiognomic adjective
physiognomical adjective
physiognomically adverb
physiognomist noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. phisonomie , via med. L. from Gk phusiognōmonia 'judging of a man's nature (by his features)', based on gnōmōn 'judge or interpreter'.