mini-

English

prefix

Definitions

Smaller version of an item than usual.
With the hemline well above the knee.

Etymology

Derived from Latin minium (red lead).

Origin

Latin

minium

Gloss

red lead

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

SD English
miniSD English
minium English
minium Latin
Mennig German
minio Italian
minium French
μίνιον Ancient Greek
कृमिज Sanskrit
miniatura Czech
miniaturní Czech