Phys`i*og"no*mize (?), v. t. To observe and study the physiognomy of.
[R.] Southey.
Phys`i*og`no*mmon"ic (?), a. Physiognomic.
Phys`i*og"no*my (?), n.; pl. Physiognomies (#). [OE. fisonomie,
phisonomie, fisnamie, OF. phisonomie, F. physiognomie, physiognomonie,
from Gr. &?;; fy`sis nature + &?; one who knows or examines, a judge,
fr. &?;, &?;, to know. See Physic, and Know, and cf. Phiz.] 1. 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.
2. The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind;
particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as
denoting character.