<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>The face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character: a fierce physiognomy.</li><li>Also called anthroposcopy.</li><li>The art of determining character or personal characteristics from the form or features of the body, especially of the face.</li><li>The outward appearance of anything, taken as offering some insight into its character: the physiognomy of a nation.</li></ul>