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penicillum
2 English words descend from Latin
penicillum
, most common first.
pencil
A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper.
penicil
A tent or pledget for wounds or ulcers.