polyptych

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/

Noun

polyptych (plural polyptychs)

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

Translations

• Portuguese: políptico (pt) m
• Russian: полиптих (ru) (poliptix)

Hyponyms

• diptych
• triptych