physionomiste

French

Etymology

From physionomie +‎ -iste.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fi.zjɔ.nɔ.mist/
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Noun

physionomiste m or f by sense (plural physionomistes)

  1. someone with a good memory for faces
  2. (France) bouncer
    Synonym: physio
  3. (dated) A physiognomist

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