"miniboss" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: minibosses [plural]
Etymology: mini- + boss Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mini|boss}} mini- + boss Head templates: {{en-noun}} miniboss (plural minibosses)
  1. (video games) A minor or incidental boss in a video game. Wikipedia link: Boss (video game) Categories (topical): Video games Synonyms: mini-boss, midboss
    Sense id: en-miniboss-en-noun-n1to-FnD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with mini- Topics: video-games

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