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fountain pen

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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

Words nearby fountain pen

fountain, fountain decussation, fountain grass, fountainhead, Fountain of Youth, fountain pen, fountain plant, Fountains Abbey, fountain syringe, Fountain Valley, Fouqué
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British Dictionary definitions for fountain pen

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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