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| trip·tych [ tríptik ] (plural trip·tychs) |
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1. work of art in 3 pieces: a painting or carving consisting of three panels, often made as an altarpiece hinged together so that, when the smaller outer panels are folded, the middle part is entirely covered
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2. 3 connected writing tablets: in ancient times, a set of three writing tablets hinged or tied together
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| [Mid-18th century. < Greek triptukhos "threefold" < ptux "fold"] |
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