majuscule

adjective

1. (of letters) capital.
2. large, as either capital or uncial letters.
3. written in such letters (opposed to minuscule).

noun

4. a majuscule letter.

noun

1. a large letter, either capital or uncial, used in printing or writing

adjective

2. relating to, printed, or written in such lettersCompare minuscule

18c. (adj)., 1825 (n.), from French majuscule (16c.), from Latin maiuscula (littera), fem. of maiusculus “somewhat larger, somewhat greater,” diminutive of maior (see major (adj.)).