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boustrophedon

noun

An ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally ‘as the ox ploughs’

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Word length
13
Starts with
B
Ends with
N
Contains
OU
Scrabble score
21

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Pronunciation

ˌbuːstɹəˈfiːdən

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noun

  1. An ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally ‘as the ox ploughs’

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