Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

penna

Noun
/ˈpɛnə/
Definition
A Latin word meaning ‘feather’ or ‘quill,’ often used to describe the pen or writing instrument made from a feather.
Examples
  • The writer dipped the penna into ink and began to compose a letter.
  • In ancient times, scribes used a penna to record important documents.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘penna’ relates to anything that glides smoothly across a surface, like a quill pen on paper.
Synonyms
  • Feather
  • Quill
  • Writing instrument