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physiognomy

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phys.i.og.no.my \.fiz-e--'a:(g)-n*-me-\ n [ME phisonomie, fr. MF, fr. LL 
   physiognomonia, physiognomia,]fr. Gk physiogno-monia, fr. physiogno-mo-n 
   judging character by the features, fr. physis nature, physique, appearance 
   + gno-mo-n interpreter - more at GNOMON 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 
   outw ardly