dip|tych

dip|tych
dip|tych «DIHP tihk», noun.
1. an ancient writing tablet consisting of two pieces of wood or ivory hinged together, with the inner sides waxed for writing on with a stylus.
2. a pair of paintings or carvings on two panels hinged together.
3. anything folded so as to have two leaves.
[< Late Latin diptycha, neuter plural < Greek díptychos folded double < di- twice + ptych a fold]

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