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inkhorn

ink·horn

inkhorn

 
pronunciation:
Ingk horn
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
part of speech: noun
definition: formerly, a small portable container for ink, usu. made of horn.
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: pedantic or affected, esp. in choice of words.