diptych

dip·tych  (dptk)

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.

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[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).]

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diptych [ˈdɪptɪk]

n

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Antiques) a pair of hinged wooden tablets with waxed surfaces for writing

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) a painting or carving on two panels, usually hinged like a book

[from Greek diptukhos folded together, from di¹ + ptukhos fold; compare triptych]

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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: Images

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a work of art composed of two attached panels.

See also: Art

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

diptych - a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book) art, fine art - the products of human creativity; works of art collectively; "an art exhibition"; "a fine collection of art"

Translations

diptych [ˈdɪptɪk] N → díptico m

diptych

n → Diptychon nt