facies

‖n. [ L., from, face. See Face. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The anterior part of the head; the face. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Biol.) The general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Zool.) The face of a bird, or the front of the head, excluding the bill. [ 1913 Webster ]

Facies Hippocratica. (Med.) See Hippocratic. [ 1913 Webster ]