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Noun: inkhorn  'ingk,horn
  1. (historical) a small container made of horn or other material, used for holding ink
    "Scholars in medieval times often carried an inkhorn attached to their belts"
Adjective: inkhorn  'ingk,horn
  1. (of a word or phrase) overly learned or pedantic
    "He used inkhorn terms that confused his audience"
     
  2. [archaic] (of words or language) overly learned or pedantic; affected
    "He used inkhorn terms to impress his colleagues"

Derived forms: inkhorns

Encyclopedia: Inkhorn