polyptych

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πολύπτυχος (polúptukhos, “with many folds”), from πολύς (polús, “many”) + πτυχή (ptukhḗ, “a fold”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/

Noun

polyptych (plural polyptychs)

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

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