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miniature |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Miniature \Min"i*a*ture\ (?; 277), n. [It. miniatura, fr L. miniare. See {Miniate}, v.,{Minium}.] 1. Originally, a painting in colors such as those in medi[ae]val manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait. 2. Greatly diminished size or form reduced scale. 3. Lettering in red; rubric distinction. [Obs.] 4. A particular feature or trait. [Obs.] --Massinger. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Miniature \Min"i*a*ture\, a. Being on a small much reduced from the reality; as a miniature copy. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Miniature \Min"i*a*ture\, v. t. To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: miniature adj : being on a very small scale; "a miniature camera" n 1: a painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts) [syn: {illumination}] 2: a copy that reproduces something in greatly reduced size [syn: {toy}]
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