Miniate

v. t. [imp. & p. p. MINIATED; p. pr. & vb. n. MINIATING.] [Lat. miniāre, miniātum, from minium, q. v.; It. miniare, Sp. miniar.] To paint or tinge with red lead or vermilion.

a. [See supra.] Of, or pertaining to, the color of vermilion.