limn
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limned, past tense; limns, 3rd person singular present; limned, past participle; limning, present participle;
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limned, past tense; limns, 3rd person singular present; limned, past participle; limning, present participle;
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Depict or describe in painting or words
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Suffuse or highlight (something) with a bright color or light
- - a crescent moon limned each shred with white gold
Web Definitions:
- delineate: trace the shape of
- portray: make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"
- (limning) delineation: a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
- An illuminated manuscript is a manuscript in which the text is supplemented by the addition of decoration, such as decorated initials, borders (marginalia) and miniature illustrations. ...
- To draw or paint; delineate; To describe; To illuminate, as a manuscript
- (limned) described or represented in a lifelike manner
- (Limning) An archaic term meaning to draw or paint. Used particularly with reference to manuscript illumination and miniature painting,
- or limni- or limno- [from Greek limne shallow lake] Freshwater lakes/ponds (limnology, limnoplankton).