Past Words of the Day

Physiognomy: \fiz_ee_AH(G)_nuh_mee\ n: 1. The art of discovering temperament, and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face. His interest in physiognomy and expression is apparent in a series of minuscule etchings, in which he portrayed himself variously wide-eyed, with angry expression, smiling, open-mouthed, as a beggar, with fur hat, in a cloak and with loose hair. Email this word of the day to a friend!