Found 2 items, similar to Triptych.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: triptych
triptych
n : art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an
altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Triptych
Triptych
\Trip"tych\, n. [Gr. ? consisting of three layers or
plates; ? (see
Tri-) + ?, ?, a fold, layer.]
Anything in three parts or leaves. Specifically:
(a) A writing tablet in three parts, two of which fold over
on the middle part.
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(b) A picture or altarpiece in three compartments.
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