fountain pen
noun
a pen with a refillable reservoir that provides a continuous supply of usually fluid ink to its point.
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Origin of fountain pen
First recorded in 1700–10
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fountain pen
noun
a pen the nib of which is supplied with ink from a cartridge or a reservoir in its barrel
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