plural quills
1
a
: the hollow central part of a feather
b
: a large, stiff feather from the wing or tail of a bird
2
: a pen that is made from a feather
called also quill pen
3
: one of the hollow, sharp parts on the back of a porcupine
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“Quill.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/quill. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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