Triptych

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtɹɪpËŒtɪk/
• Homophones: American Automobile Association

Alternative forms

• triptich

Origin

From Ancient Greek τρίπτυχος ("consisting of three layers, threefold"), from τρί- + πτυχή ("a fold").

Full definition of triptych

Noun

1. (arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges.
2. (philately) A set of three se-tenant postage stamps that form a composite picture.

Hypernyms

• (arts) polyptych

Related terms

• diptych