1. One skilled in physiognomy. Dryden.
2. One who tells fortunes by physiognomy. Holland.
PHYSIOGNOMIZE
Phys`i*og"no*mize, v. t.
Defn: To observe and study the physiognomy of. [R.] Southey.
PHYSIOGNOMMONIC
Phys`i*og`no*mmon"ic, a.
Defn: Physiognomic.
PHYSIOGNOMY Phys`i*og"no*my, n.; pl. Physiognomies. Etym: [OE. fisonomie, phisonomie, fisnamie, OF. phisonomie, F. physiognomie, physiognomonie, from Gr. 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.
3. The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features. [Obs.] Bale.