Definition of MINIATE

miniate

Verb

  • paint with red lead or vermilion
  • decorate (manuscripts) with letters painted red
  • To paint or tinge with red lead or vermilion, or with red letters, as in a manuscript.

Adj

  • Of or relating to the colour of red lead or vermilion; painted with vermilion.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin miniatus, past participle of miniare. See minium.

Synonyms

rubricate

Scrabble Score: 9

miniate: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
miniate: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
miniate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

miniate: not valid in Words With Friends