Main Entry: ¹mi·nus·cule

Pronunciation: \ˈmi-nəs-ˌkyül also mi-ˈnəs-\

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Latin minusculus rather small, diminutive of minor smaller

Date: 1701

1 : a lowercase letter
2 a : one of several ancient and medieval writing styles developed from cursive and having simplified and small forms b : a letter in this style