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Lineament N Distinctive Feature Characteristic Face Starts Commending

Word lineament
Definition n. A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Sentence Though he starts by commending him on his work, and pays him the compliment of detecting the lineaments of royalty under his sordid appearance....
Source The Odyssey, introduction, p. 63

Tags: language::english, topic::vocabulary

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