NYT Dictionary
TRIPTYCH
/ˈtɹɪp.tɪk/NounTRIP-tychtrip-tych · 2 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018
Meaning
A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek τρίπτυχος (tríptukhos, “consisting of three layers, threefold”), from τρι- (tri-) + πτυχή (ptukhḗ, “a fold”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018.