"miniessay" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: miniessays [plural]
Etymology: From mini- + essay. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mini|essay}} mini- + essay Head templates: {{en-noun}} miniessay (plural miniessays)
  1. A brief essay.
    Sense id: en-miniessay-en-noun-z5c66Bh0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with mini-, Pages with 1 entry

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