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Noun: facies  fey-sheez or 'fey-shee,eez
  1. (geology) characteristics of a rock deposit
     
  2. (medicine) facial appearance typical of a particular disease
     
  3. (biology) the general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment

Encyclopedia: Facies