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Definition of Miniature
1. Noun. Painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts).
Exact synonyms: Illumination
Generic synonyms: Painting, Picture
Category relationships: Dark Ages, Middle Ages
Derivative terms: Illuminate, Miniaturist
Generic synonyms: Painting, Picture
Category relationships: Dark Ages, Middle Ages
Derivative terms: Illuminate, Miniaturist
2. Adjective. Being on a very small scale. "A miniature camera"
3. Noun. A copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size.
Definition of Miniature
1. n. Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediæval manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait.
2. a. Being on a small scale; much reduced from the reality; as, a miniature copy.
3. v. t. To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale.
Definition of Miniature
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