dip·tych (d p tk)n. 1. A work consisting of two painted or carved panels that are hinged together. 2. An ancient writing tablet having two leaves hinged together. 3. A list of names, originally contained on such a tablet, of living and dead Christians for whom special prayers are made during the liturgy in many eastern and western churches. [Late Latin diptycha, from Greek diptukha, from neuter pl. of diptukhos, folded double : di-, two; see di-1 + ptukh  , fold (from ptussein, ptukh-, to fold).] |
diptych [dip-tik]
Noun
a painting on two hinged panels [Greek di- double + ptuchē a panel]
diptych
1. a two-leafed waxed tablet for writing with a stylus.
2. a pair of paintings or other images on two hinged leaves.
See also: Images2. a pair of paintings or other images on two hinged leaves.
a work of art composed of two attached panels.
See also: Art
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