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Meaning of diptych

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

diptych

Pronunciation:/ˈdɪptɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A writing tablet consisting of two leaves of rigid material connected by hinges and shutting together so as to protect the writing within.

  2. A picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets, usually connected by hinges.

  3. A double catalogue, containing in one part the names of living, and in the other of deceased, ecclesiastics and benefactors of the church.

  4. A catalogue of saints.