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    BOUSTROPHEDONIC

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Of or relating to writing alternate lines in opposite directionsplay

    Classified under:

    Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

    Pertainym:

    boustrophedon (an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally 'as the ox ploughs')

    Derivation:

    boustrophedon (an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally 'as the ox ploughs')

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