Min"i*a*ture ,Minium.]
1.
Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediaeval 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.
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Min"i*a*ture, a.
Being on a small; much reduced from the reality; as, a miniature copy.
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Min"i*a*ture, v. t.
To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale.
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