triptych

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek τρίπτυχος (tríptukhos, consisting of three layers, threefold), from τρί- (trí-) + πτυχή (ptukhḗ, a fold).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɹɪptɪk/
  • Rhymes: -ɪptɪk

Noun

triptych (plural triptychs)

  1. (art) A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges.
  2. (philately) A set of three se-tenant postage stamps that form a composite picture.

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