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The word "pencil" derives from the Latin "penicillus," meaning "little tail," which originally referred to a small brush used for writing. This Latin term is a diminutive form of "penis," which also means "tail." The term evolved in Middle English as "pencil," referring specifically to a stylus or writing instrument. Over time, it became associated with the graphite writing tool we know today.

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