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Vinony

penlight

noun

  1. flashlight with similar form-factor as a pen, to enable easy storage in clothing pockets
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English pen Proto-Indo-European *lewk-der. Proto-Germanic *leuhtaz Proto-West Germanic *leuht Old English lēoht Middle English light English light English penlight From pen + light.

  1. A small torch or flashlight that resembles a fountain pen.