facial Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
    nervus facialis; seventh cranial nerve; facial nerve.
  2. noun care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams
  3. adjective of or concerning the face
    • a facial massage
    • facial hair
    • facial expression
  4. adjective of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object

WordNet

Fa"cial adjective
Etymology
LL. facialis, fr. L. facies face : cf. F. facial.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the face; as, the facial artery, vein, or nerve. -- Fa"cial*ly, adv.

Webster 1913