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miniature
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/miniɐˈtuɾɐ/mi·ni·a·tu·ra
Definition
1A very small and detailed model or portrait; a small-scale representation of something.
Usage examples
“She paints exquisite miniatures on ivory.”
“The garden was a miniature version of the palace grounds.”
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Common combinations
miniature modelminiature paintingcollection of miniaturesminiature world
Idiomatic expressions
- In miniature (on a very small scale).