india ink


india ink

noun, often capitalized 1st I

Definition of INDIA INK

1
: a solid black pigment (as specially prepared lampblack) used in drawing and lettering
2
: a fluid ink consisting usually of a fine suspension of india ink in a liquid

First Known Use of INDIA INK

1665

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