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| fa·ci·es [ fáyshee z, fáysheez ] (plural fa·ci·es) |
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| Definition: |
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1. biology general appearance: the general characteristic appearance of something such as a plant or animal species
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2. geology rock features indicating formation: the combined physical and chemical features of a rock that indicate the manner of its formation or deposition
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3. medicine facial appearance linked to disease: the appearance of somebody's face as a characteristic of a particular disease or condition
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| [Early 18th century. < Latin (see face)] |
