Adjective: miniature 'mi-nee-u,chu(r) or mi-ni-chu(r) [N. Amer], mi-ni-chu(r) [Brit]Noun: miniature 'mi-nee-u,chu(r) or mi-ni-chu(r) [N. Amer], mi-ni-chu(r) [Brit]
- (Middle Ages) painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
"The manuscript was adorned with beautiful miniatures depicting scenes from the Bible";
- illumination
- A copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
"The child played with a miniature car";
- toy
- Anything much smaller than usual size or length
"The doll's house was filled with miniatures of everyday objects"
Derived forms: miniatures
Type of: copy, painting, picture
Encyclopedia: Miniature