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Comes from the Ancient Greek word "Bous," which translates to ox, and "strophus," which translates to turning. The word "boustrophedon" literally means 'as an ox turns in plowing." | Comes from the Ancient Greek word "Bous," which translates to ox, and "strophus," which translates to turning. The word "boustrophedon" literally means 'as an ox turns in plowing." | ||
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<“Boustrophedon Definition & Meaning.” Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boustrophedon. Accessed 5 Sept. 2025.> | |||
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a style of writing where alternate lines are written in opposite directions (from left to right and from right to left)
Etymology
Comes from the Ancient Greek word "Bous," which translates to ox, and "strophus," which translates to turning. The word "boustrophedon" literally means 'as an ox turns in plowing."
Notes
<“Boustrophedon Definition & Meaning.” Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boustrophedon. Accessed 5 Sept. 2025.>
