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Triptych
TRIP-tik
/ˈtrɪptɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
triptych
Dictionary meaning
A work of art consisting of three painted or carved panels, hinged together.
History and origin
Greek
Common mispronunciations
TRIP-titchtry-PTICH
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