inkhorn

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(iŋk′hôrn′)

noun

a small container made of horn or other material, formerly used to hold ink

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noun
A small container made of horn or a similar material, formerly used to hold ink for writing.
adjective
Affectedly or ostentatiously learned; pedantic: inkhorn words.

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