minionette

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noun

A size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.

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Meanings

nounminionette (plural minionettes)

plural minionettes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of mignonette (“plant”).
  2. USdateduncountablemediaA size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.

    Synonyms: emerald

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.

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Origin

From minion + -ette (“forming diminutives”).

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Translations

Chinese 小六
  • 小六 (xiǎoliù)6½-point text
Dutch insertio
  • insertio6½-point text
German Insertio
  • Insertio6½-point text
Cite this entry
APA

minionette. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/minionette

MLA

“minionette.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/minionette. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “minionette,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/minionette.

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