physiognomy

noun4

1. •
   The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.

   • Faith sir a has an English maine, but his fisnomie is more hotter in France then there. — 1604
2. •
   The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics.
3. •
   The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.

   • During a period of peak popularity in the 19ᵗʰ Century, the field of physiognomy became more sinister and racist than its quirky manifestation during the time of ancient Greeks. — 2022
4. •
   The art of telling fortunes by inspection of the features.