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polyptych

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/
Definition of polyptych

noun

  • a painting, typically an altarpiece, consisting of more than three leaves or panels joined by hinges or folds.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from late Latin polyptycha (neuter plural) 'registers', from Greek poluptukhos 'having many folds', from polu- 'many' + ptukhē 'fold'

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