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Definition of: complexion
(kəm·plek′shən) noun
1. The color and appearance of the skin, especially of the face.
2. General aspect; character; quality; hence, temperament; cast of mind or thought.
3. Archaic The combination of certain assumed qualities in a definite proportion supposed to control the nature of plants, bodies, etc.; also, the habit ascribed to such combination. [<F <L complexio, -onis the constitution of a body <complectere. See COMPLEX.]
—com·plex′ion·al adjective
—com·plex′ioned adjective
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