[phys.i.og.no.my] n, pl -mies [ME phisonomie, fr. MF, fr. LL physiognomonia, physiognomia, fr. Gk physiognomonia, fr. physiognomon judging character by the features, fr. physis nature, physique, appearance + gnomon interpreter--more at gnomon] (14c) 1: the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
2: the facial features held to show qualities of mind or character by their configuration or expression
3: external aspect; also: inner character or quality revealed outwardly