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physiˈognotype
[f. physiognomy + Gr. τύπος impress, print, model.]
‘A machine for taking casts and imprints of human faces or countenances’ (Worcester).
a1846Worcester cites Observer. 1878Bartley tr. Topinard's Anthrop. ii. iii. 296 A craniograph, which must have been suggested by the physio[g]notype of Huschke, and reminds one of the circular band used by hatters. |