miniature
nounfeminine/miniɐˈtuɾɐ/medium
mi·ni·a·tu·ra
Definition
A very small and detailed model or portrait; a small-scale representation of something.
She paints exquisite miniatures on ivory.
The garden was a miniature version of the palace grounds.
Common collocations
miniature modelminiature paintingcollection of miniaturesminiature world
Idiomatic expressions
- In miniature (on a very small scale).
Etymology
Do italiano 'miniatura', do latim 'miniare' (pintar com minium/vermelho).