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polyptych

pol·yp·tych [ póllip tìk ] (plural pol·yp·tychs)


noun 
Definition:
 
set of painted panels: an arrangement of three or more panels with a painting or carving on each, usually hinged together and used as an altarpiece in a church

[Mid-19th century. After diptych]
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