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Etymology of the Latin word miniatura

the Medieval Latin word miniatura (miniature; midget)
derived from the Medieval Latin word miniare
derived from the Latin word minium (native cinnabar; red lead, vermilion)

Derivations in other languages

Italian miniature

Usage

Word found in Medieval Latin



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