Noun: inkhorn 'ingk,horn
- (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"
- (of a word or phrase) overly learned or pedantic
"He used inkhorn terms that confused his audience"
- [archaic] (of words or language) overly learned or pedantic; affected
"He used inkhorn terms to impress his colleagues"
Derived forms: inkhorns
Encyclopedia: Inkhorn