2 entries under this word

Miniate

Min'i-āte, v. t.

verbtransitive

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.

Mĭn'i-ate, a.

adjective

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