"pentaptych" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pentaptychs [plural]
Etymology: From penta- + Ancient Greek πτυχή (ptukhḗ, “a fold”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|penta-}} penta-, {{der|en|grc|πτυχή||a fold}} Ancient Greek πτυχή (ptukhḗ, “a fold”) Head templates: {{en-noun|pentaptychs}} pentaptych (plural pentaptychs)
  1. A five-part polyptych; a picture, or combination of pictures, consisting of a centrepiece and double folding doors or wings, as for an altarpiece. Categories (topical): Art

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