"pencase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pencases [plural]
Etymology: pen + case Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pen|case}} pen + case Head templates: {{en-noun}} pencase (plural pencases)
  1. A box or case for storing a pen. Hyponyms: qalamdan
    Sense id: en-pencase-en-noun-e3CFO57L Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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