BOUSTROPHEDONIC

boustrophedonic

(adjective) of or relating to writing alternate lines in opposite directions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

boustrophedonic (not comparable)

Relating to the boustrophedon mode of writing.

Source: Wiktionary


Bou*stroph`e*don"ic, a.

Definition: Relating to the boustrophedon mode of writing.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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