Recto (n)
rek-toh
A right-hand page of an open book, or the front of a loose document.
As opposed to Verso: The left-hand page of an open book, or the back of a loose document.
Example sentences
“The print of the recto pages seemed to hold far better than that of the verso.”
“My booklight illuminates the recto pages of my book more brightly than the verso.”

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