English dictionary

physiognomy

/,f/I/z/i/'/A/gn/@/m/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

noun.body

Synonyms countenance kisser mug phiz smiler visage

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

noun

Source: webster1913