opisthograph

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

opistho- +‎ -graph

Noun[edit]

opisthograph (plural opisthographs)

  1. (historical) Any early document (such as a roll of papyrus) that has writing on the back as well as the front.
  2. (historical) Any early book that has letterpress printing on both sides of the page.

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