[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

facies \fa"cies\, 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
see also:
face facies hippocratica hippocratic 

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