facies plural
fa·ci·es
The plural form of facies is ˈfaciˌes
F fDefinitions
- noun plural facies general appearance, as of an animal or vegetable group. 1
- noun plural facies Geology. 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. Compare metamorphic facies. 1
- noun plural facies Medicine/Medical. a facial expression characteristic of a disease or pathological condition. 1
- noun plural facies Archaeology. a distinctive phase of a prehistoric cultural tradition. 1