Polyptych

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpÉ’lɪptɪk/

Origin

From Ancient Greek πολύπτυχος ("with many folds"), from πολύς ("many") + πτυχή ("a fold").

Full definition of polyptych

Noun

1. (arts) a work consisting of multiple painted or carved panels joined together, often with hinges

Hyponyms

• diptych
• triptych