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boustrophedon

Syllabification: (bou·stro·phe·don)
Pronunciation: /ˌbo͞ostrəˈfēdn/

Definition of boustrophedon

adjective & adverb

  • (of written words) from right to left and from left to right in alternate lines.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Greek, literally 'as an ox turns in plowing', from bous 'ox' + -strophos 'turning'

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