triptych

/ˈtrɪptɪk/
noun
  1. A work of art, such as a painting or carving, made up of three panels that are hinged together.
    • The church displayed a beautiful triptych showing scenes from the life of Jesus.
    • The museum's new exhibit features a medieval triptych with gold leaf details.
    • She bought a small triptych of three landscapes to hang on her living room wall.
  2. A set of three related things, especially works of art or literature.
    • The photographer created a triptych of portraits showing three generations of the family.
    • The composer's latest album is a musical triptych about the seasons.
    • The author wrote a triptych of novels set in the same fictional town.
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