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minim

mi·nim

UK/ˈmɪ.nɪm/ uncommon

noun

1.

a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters

2.

a United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram

3.

a musical note having the time value of half a whole note

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Origin

See minimum (“least”); so called to humble them even below the Franciscans, or "friars minor".

Phrases

  • minim confusion
  • minim rest

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