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词汇 pentaptych
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Definition of pentaptych in English:

pentaptych

noun ˈpɛntəptɪk
rare
  • A painted or carved altarpiece, etc., consisting of five hinged panels (usually a central piece and two folding pieces on each side).

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Frederick William Fairholt (d. 1866), artist and antiquary. From penta- + ancient Greek πτυχή fold (of unknown origin), after diptych, triptych.

Definition of pentaptych in US English:

pentaptych

nounˈpɛntəptɪk
rare
  • A painted or carved altarpiece, etc., consisting of five hinged panels (usually a central piece and two folding pieces on each side).

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Frederick William Fairholt (d. 1866), artist and antiquary. From penta- + ancient Greek πτυχή fold (of unknown origin), after diptych, triptych.

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