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Diptych

/ˈdɪptɪk/

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

📖 Definitions of "Diptych"

noun
  1. 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. 2

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

  3. 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. 4

    A catalogue of saints.

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