ink·horn I. \ˈiŋkˌhȯrn, ˈiŋˌkȯrn\noun Etymology: Middle English enkehorn, inkehorn, from enke, inke ink + horn horn : a small portable bottle of horn or other material for holding ink II. adjective : affectedly learned or pedantic < inkhorn terms and crude Latinisms — J.W.H.Atkins >