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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

quills

/kwɪlz/ noun · British & US
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What does quills mean?

noun

A quill is a type of bird feather pen used for writing, typically made from a bird's wing or tail feather. Quills were commonly used before the invention of metal nib pens.

Example

"The artist used a quill to create intricate designs on the parchment."

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