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boustrophedon

 

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Noun boustrophedon has 1 sense
  1. boustrophedon - an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally `as the ox ploughs'
    --1 is a kind of
    orthography, writing system

Definitions from the Web

Boustrophedon

  1. Noun (Linguistics):
    • A method of writing in which text is written in alternating left-to-right and right-to-left lines, resembling the path of an ox while plowing.
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  2. Noun (Typography):
    • A type of arrangement or layout of text where each line alternates in direction, from left to right and right to left.
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  3. Sample Sentences:
    • The ancient Greek inscriptions were often written in the boustrophedon style.
    • She found it fascinating that boustrophedon writing dates back to ancient civilizations.
    • The layout of the webpage had a boustrophedon pattern, adding a unique touch to its design.

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