Associations to the word «Triptych»

Wiktionary

TRIPTYCH, noun. (arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges.
TRIPTYCH, noun. (philately) A set of three se-tenant postage stamps that form a composite picture.

Dictionary definition

TRIPTYCH, noun. Art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together).

Wise words

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