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The exact origin of the term is uncertain, but it is believed to have come from one of the following sources:
In Lewis Carroll's poem, the Snark is a mysterious and elusive creature that is eagerly hunted by a group of characters. However, the hunt proves futile, and the Snark is never found. This has led to the use of "snark" to describe something that is elusive or unattainable.
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