fisionomia
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From Ancient Greek φυσιογνωμονία (phusiognōmonía, “the science or art of judging a man by his features”), from φύσις (phúsis, “physique, appearance”) + γνώμων (gnṓmōn, “one that knows or examines, an interpreter, discerner”).
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fisionomia f (plural fisionomie)
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Etymology edit
Borrowed from Late Latin physiognōmia, from Ancient Greek φυσιογνωμία (phusiognōmía), variant of φυσιογνωμονία (phusiognōmonía, “the science or art of judging a man by his features”), from φύσις (phúsis, “physique, appearance”) + γνώμων (gnṓmōn, “one that knows or examines, an interpreter, discerner”).
Pronunciation edit
- Hyphenation: fi‧si‧o‧no‧mi‧a
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fisionomia f (plural fisionomias)