Facies (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural fa·ci·es.
  1. general appearance, as of an animal or vegetable group.
  2. the appearance and characteristics of a sedimentary deposit, especially as they reflect the conditions and environment of deposition and serve to distinguish the deposit from contiguous deposits.
  3. a facial expression characteristic of a disease or pathological condition.
  4. a distinctive phase of a prehistoric cultural tradition.
noun plural -cies
  1. the general form and appearance of an individual or a group of plants or animals
  2. the characteristics of a rock or series of rocks reflecting their appearance, composition, and conditions of formation
  3. the general facial expression of a patient, esp when typical of a specific disease or disorder
Plural facies
    Facies (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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