1. the general appearance or expression of the face, especially as characteristic of a medical condition
Usage: medical
2. the overall characteristics and appearance of a rock formation or fossil assemblage
Usage: geology

Examples

• The patient exhibited the characteristic facies of Down syndrome.
• The doctor noted the distinctive facial facies during the examination.
• The rock facies indicated a shallow marine environment.
• Geologists studied the sedimentary facies to understand ancient climates.
• The fossil facies suggested a tropical ecosystem.
• Different facies can be observed in the same geological formation.