FACIES


Meaning of FACIES in English

[ 'feɪʃɪi:z ]

■ noun ( plural same)

1》 Medicine the facial expression of an individual that is typical of a particular disease or condition.

2》 Geology the character of a rock expressed by its formation, composition, and fossil content.

Origin

C17: from L., 'appearance, face'.

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