\Fa"ci*es\, n. [L., from, face. See {Face}.]
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. (Zo["o]l.) The face of a bird, or the front of the head,
   excluding the bill.

{Facies Hippocratica}. (Med.) See {Hippocratic}.