miniate
American
[min-ee-eyt]
/ ˈmɪn iˌeɪt /
verb (used with object)
miniated,
miniating
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of miniate
1650–60; < Medieval Latin miniātus rubricated, illuminated, Latin: colored red with cinnabar, equivalent to mini ( um ) minium + -ātus -ate 1
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