triptych
n.
three-paneled picture; ancient three-leaved writing tablet
Triptych
A triptych (pronounced "trip-tick," from the
Greek tri- "three" + ptychē "fold") is a work of
art (usually a
panel painting) which is divided into three sections, or three
carved panels which are hinged together. The central panel is the most important one, and this is flanked on either side by two lesser but related paintings.
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triptych
Noun
1. art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)
(hypernym) art, fine art
Triptych
(n.)
Anything in three parts or leaves.
(n.)
A writing tablet in three parts, two of which fold over on the middle part.
(n.)
A picture or altarpiece in three compartments.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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triptych
Synonyms and related words:
Domesday Book, abstract, abstraction, account book, address book, adversaria, album, altarpiece, annual, appointment calendar, appointment schedule, blankbook, block print, blotter, calendar, cashbook, catalog, classified catalog, clover, collage, color print, commonplace book, copy, court calendar, cyclorama, daub, daybook, desk calendar, deuce-ace, diary, diptych, docket, engagement book, engraving, fresco, icon, illumination, illustration, image, journal, leash, ledger, likeness, log, logbook, loose-leaf notebook, memo book, memorandum book, memory book, miniature, montage, mosaic, mural, notebook, pad, panorama, petty cashbook, photograph, picture, pocket notebook, pocketbook, police blotter, print, representation, reproduction, scrapbook, scratch pad, set of three, shamrock, spiral notebook, stained glass window, stencil, still life, table, tableau, tablet, tapestry, tercet, ternary, ternion, terzetto, three, threesome, tierce, trefoil, trey, triad, trialogue, triangle, tricorn, trident, triennium, trihedron, trilogy, trimester, trine, trinity, trinomial, trio, triphthong, triple crown, triple threat, triplet, triplopy, tripod, trireme, triseme, triskelion, trisul, triumvirate, triunity, trivet, troika, wall painting, workbook, writing tablet, yearbook
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