Index of English words, starting with "ph"

(1) - Physiocrat (n.) One of the followers of Quesnay of France, who, in the 18th century, founded a system of political economy based upon the supremacy of natural order.

(1) - Physiognomist (n.) One who tells fortunes by physiognomy.
(2) - Physiognomist (n.) One skilled in physiognomy.
(3) - Physiognomist (n.) Same as Physiognomy, 1.

(1) - Physiognomy (n.) The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor.
(2) - Physiognomy (n.) The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
(3) - Physiognomy (n.) The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
(4) - Physiognomy (n.) The art and science of discovering the predominant temper, and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face.