What does boustrophedon mean?
A writing or printing direction in which the lines of text alternate between right-to-left and left-to-right, resembling the movement of an ox plowing a field. This term is often used in the context of ancient texts, such as those found in Egypt and Greece.
Example
"The archaeologist carefully transcribed the ancient text, noting its boustrophedon pattern, which revealed a hidden message."
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