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Noun
1. physiognomy; divination by facial features
Wikipedia definition
2. PhysiognomyPhysiognomy (from the Gk. physis meaning 'nature' and gnomon meaning 'judge' or 'interpreter') is the assessment of a person's character or personality from his outer appearance, especially the face. The term physiognomy can also refer to the general appearance of a person, object or terrain, without reference to its implied characteristics. Credence of such study has varied from time to time.
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