ˈminēˌāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin miniatus, past participle of miniare to color with cinnabar or red lead, from minium cinnabar, red lead
1. : to paint with red lead or vermilion
2.
a. : to decorate (as a manuscript) with letters or the like painted red : rubricate
b. : illuminate 4