miniature

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: illuminationtoy

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)Synonyms: illumination
  2. a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced sizeSynonyms: toy

Adjective (1)

  1. being on a very small scale“a miniature camera”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Miniature \Min"i*a*ture\ (?; 277), n. [It. miniatura, fr. L. miniare. See Miniate, v.,Minium.] [1913 Webster]

1.Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediaeval manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait. [1913 Webster]

2.Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale. [1913 Webster]

3.Lettering in red; rubric distinction. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

4.A particular feature or trait. [Obs.] --Massinger. [1913 Webster]

Miniature \Min"i*a*ture\, a. Being on a small scale; much reduced from the reality; as, a miniature copy. [1913 Webster]
Miniature \Min"i*a*ture\, v. t. To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale. [1913 Webster]
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