nib

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the writing point of a pen
  2. noun horny projecting mouth of a bird

Etymology

From a variant of neb, perhaps due to association with nibble.

In classic literature

Synonyms

pen nib

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