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Pronunciation : Min"i*a*ture
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [It. miniatura, fr. L. miniare. See Miniate, v.,Minium.]
Definition : 1. Originally, a painting in colors such as those in medi?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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Min"i*a*ture
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Being on a small; much reduced from the reality; as, a miniature copy.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Min"i*a*ture
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913