POLYPTYCH


Meaning of POLYPTYCH in English

[ 'pɒlɪptɪk ]

■ noun a painting, especially an altarpiece, consisting of more than three leaves or panels joined by hinges or folds.

Origin

C19: from late L. ~a (neut. plural) 'registers', from Gk poluptukhos 'having many folds'.

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