"small capitals" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} small capitals pl (plural only)
  1. (typography) Synonym of small caps. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Typography Synonyms: small caps [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-small_capitals-en-noun-halYnP9o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Topics: media, publishing, typography

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