facies Meaning, Definition & Usage

Fa"ci*es noun
Etymology
L., from, face. See Face.
Definitions
  1. The anterior part of the head; the face.
  2. (Biol.) The general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment.
  3. (Zoöl.) The face of a bird, or the front of the head, excluding the bill.

Webster 1913