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

Derived forms: boustrophedons

See also: boustrophedonic

Type of: orthography, writing system

Encyclopedia: Boustrophedon

• double up
• double vision
• double-barreled
• double-barrelled
• double-bedded
• double-bitted ax
• double-bitted axe
• double-blind experiment
• double-blind procedure
• double-blind study
• double-bogey
• double-breasted
• double-breasted jacket
• double-breasted suit
• double-check
• double-chinned
• double-click
• double-crosser
• double-crossing
• double-dealer
• double-dealing
• double-decker
• double-dip
• double-dyed
• double-edged