/ ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi; NAmE -ˈɑːnə-/ noun
( pl. -ies ) ( formal ) the shape and features of a person's face
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French phisonomie , via medieval Latin from Greek phusiognōmonia judging of a man's nature (by his features), based on gnōmōn a judge, interpreter.