Facies

Fa"ci*es

(?), n. [L., from, face. See Face.]
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1. The anterior part of the head; the face.
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2. (Biol.) The general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment.
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3. (Zol.) The face of a bird, or the front of the head, excluding the bill.
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Facies Hippocratica. (Med.) See Hippocratic.
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