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Physiognomical

Physiognomic \Phys`i*og*nom"ic\, Physiognomical \Phys`i*og*nom"ic*al\, a. [Gr. ?: cf. F. physiognomonique.] Of or pertaining to physiognomy; according with the principles of physiognomy. -- Phys`i*og*nom"ic*al*ly, adv.

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physiognomical

a. Of or pertaining to physiognomy.

Usage examples of "physiognomical".

As on your physiognomical voyage you sail round his vast head in your jollyboat, your noble conceptions of him are never insulted by the reflection that he has a nose to be pulled.

In some particulars, perhaps the most imposing physiognomical view to be had of the Sperm Whale, is that of the full front of his head.

It was a striking intellectual face, full of wiry lines, physiognomical quips and cranks, that gave it great character.

I did not choose to be interrupted in my physiognomical studies, and gave him no opportunity.

With no pretensions to beauty then, or at any time, her face was one that attracted, but baffled physiognomical art.