v. - Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediaeval manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait.
v. - Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale.
v. - Lettering in red; rubric distinction.
v. - A particular feature or trait.
a. - Being on a small; much reduced from the reality; as, a miniature copy.
v. t. - To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale.