boustrophedon

boustrophedon Definition

bou·stro·phedon (bo̵̅o̅′strō fē′dən, bo̵u′-)

adjective

designating or of an ancient form of writing in which the lines run alternately from right to left and left to right

Etymology: Gr boustrophēdon, lit., turning like oxen in plowing < bous, ox (see cow) + strephein, to turn (see strophe)

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