MINIATURE

miniature. Miniature, n. a representation in a small compass

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Min″i‐a‐ture (?; 277), n. [[It. miniatura, fr. L. miniare. See Miniate, v., Minium.]] 1. 1. Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediæval manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait.
2. 2. Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale.
3. 3. Lettering in red; rubric distinction.
4. 4. A particular feature or trait. Massinger.