| n. | 1. | |
| 1. | Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediæval 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. | |
| 4. | A particular feature or trait. | |
| a. | 1. | Being on a small scale; much reduced from the reality; |
| v. t. | 1. | To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale. |
| Noun | 1. | miniature - painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts) Synonyms: illumination |
| 2. | miniature - copy that reproduces something in greatly reduced size Synonyms: toy | |
| Adj. | 1. | miniature - being on a very small scale; "a miniature camera" |
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