Is this correct?

The word "pen" comes from the Latin word "pinna" which means a feather (as they use to write with) with ink.

This is my short essay on a word.

One sentence is not an essay. If your teacher wants just one sentence, then your answer is o.k.

You'll need to write a lot more for this to be an essay.

Thanks! And my teacher does want this small.

Yes, your statement is correct.

The word "pen" does indeed come from the Latin word "pinna," which means a feather. In ancient times, people used feathers, typically from birds like geese or swans, as writing instruments. These feathers were sharpened and dipped into ink to write. Eventually, this concept of using a feather for writing evolved into what we now know as a pen.

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