signalment
[ sig-nl-muhnt ]
noun
a detailed description, especially of distinctive features, of a person for identification, usually for police purposes.
Origin of signalment
1Words Nearby signalment
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British Dictionary definitions for signalment
signalment
/ (ˈsɪɡnəlmənt) /
noun
US a detailed description of a person, for identification or use in police records
Origin of signalment
1from French signalement, from signaler to distinguish
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