physiography

noun phys·i·og·ra·phy \ˌfi-zē-ˈä-grə-fē\

Definition of PHYSIOGRAPHY

— phys·i·og·ra·pher \-fər\ noun

— phys·io·graph·ic \ˌfi-zē-ō-ˈgra-fik\ also phys·io·graph·i·cal \-fi-kəl\ adjective

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probably from French physiographie, from physi- + -graphie -graphy

First Known Use: circa 1828

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