triptych

(triptik)

noun

  1. an ancient writing tablet of three leaves hinged together
  2. a set of three panels with pictures, designs, or carvings, often hinged so that the two side panels may be folded over the central one, commonly used as an altarpiece

Origin: < Gr triptychos, threefold < tri-, tri- + ptychē (gen. ptychos), a fold

See triptych in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A work consisting of three painted or carved panels that are hinged together.
  2. A hinged writing tablet consisting of three leaves, used in ancient Rome.

Origin:

Origin: From Greek triptukhos, threefold

Origin: : tri-, tri-

Origin: + ptux, ptukh-, fold

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