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Noun: boustrophedon  ,boos-tru'fee-d(u)n
  1. An ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally 'as the ox ploughs'

Derived forms: boustrophedons

Type of: orthography, writing system

Encyclopedia: Boustrophedon

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