Physiognomy
Physiognomy (fiz`i*og"no*my; 277) , noun
[Old English fisonomie, phisonomie, fisnamie, Old French phisonomie, French physiognomie, physiognomonie, from Greek fysiognwmoni`a; fy`sis nature + gnw`mwn one who knows or examines, a judge, from gnw^mai, gignw`skein, to know. See Physic, and Know, and compare 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, especially viewed as an indication of the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
3.
The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features. [Obsolete] — Bale
4.
The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor.