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inkwell
noun ink·well \ˈiŋk-ˌwel\
: a small container in the surface of a desk that was used in the past for holding ink
Full Definition of INKWELL
: a container (as in a desk) for ink
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First Known Use of INKWELL
circa 1875
Rhymes with INKWELL
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INKWELL Defined for Kids
inkwell
noun ink·well \ˈiŋk-ˌwel\
Definition of INKWELL for Kids
: a container for ink
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