physiognomy

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Facial features.

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The art of judging human character from facial features.

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Divination based on facial features.

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Aspect and character of an inanimate or abstract entity.

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The art of discovering the characteristic qualities of the mind or temper by observation of the form and movements of the face or body, or both. Also physiognomics.

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The face or countenance considered as an index to the mind or disposition; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance.

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The art of telling fortunes by inspection of the features.

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The general appearance of anything, as the particular configuration of a landscape; the external aspect, without reference to other characteristics.

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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.