diptyca

/daɪˈptɪkə/

Definitions

1. noun

A work of art consisting of two panels or leaves, often hinged or framed together, especially a medieval illuminated manuscript.

“The museum featured a rare diptyca from the 13th century.”

2. noun

A pair of things, especially leaves or pages, hinged or attached together.

“The book was a diptyca, containing two beautifully printed pages.”

Synonyms

  • double panel
  • hinged panel

Antonyms

  • monopanel
  • single panel