BOUSTROPHEDON
(noun, adj., adverb)Definitions
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Boustrophedon.
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Boustrophedon - as a noun
An ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally `as the ox ploughs'
Boustrophedon - as an adjective
(of writing) written from right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines.
Changing direction, going back and forth.
Boustrophedon - as an adverb
(of writing) in a fashion such that the reading direction changes from right-to-left to left-to-right with each new line.
Example Sentences
"The ancient Greek writing system used boustrophedon, which involved writing one line from left to right and the next line from right to left."
"The term "boustrophedon" is derived from the Greek words "bous" meaning ox and "strophē" meaning turn."
"The boustrophedon style of writing was also used in some ancient civilizations like Sumer, Assyria, and Hittite."
"In boustrophedon writing, each line begins at the opposite side of where the previous line ended."
"The boustrophedon method was used to conserve space and provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance on stone inscriptions."
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Is BOUSTROPHEDON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, boustrophedon is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOUSTROPHEDON has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is BOUSTROPHEDON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, boustrophedon is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOUSTROPHEDON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
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Valid WordBOUSTROPHEDON has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
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