triptyque

/ trɪpˈtiːk /

noun

1. a customs permit for the temporary importation of a motor vehicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of triptyque¹

from French: triptych (referring to its three sections)

Example Sentences

Although her whirling “Te Deum” from 1958, inspired by the Aeolian-Skinner organ at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, has had sustained success, works like her études, her “Triptyque” and her late Prelude and Fugue pushed the frontiers of the possible, and they remain “ferociously hard” even now, Tharp said — “things she really wrote for herself.”

From New York Times

“Triptyque,” a circus and dance piece by the Québecois company 7 Doigts de la Main, shown here, is also appearing.

From New York Times

This year’s event includes the Canadian circus group Les 7 Doigts de la Main, which will present its “Triptyque,” and the Akram Khan Company, which will show “Kaash.”

From New York Times

Harmonia 57’s Triptyque development in Sao Paulo, Brazil, embeds plants within its concrete walls.

From Salon

He wanted to see our papers—we were at the frontier—so I produced our customs receipts, called triptyques, our T. C. de F. membership card, our car license, our driving license, and was feeling in my pocket for yet other things when he protested, "Pas nécessaire, pas nécessaire" and handed all back but the French triptyque, which he took to his bureau, where, with two other military attachés, he examined, discussed, finally signed and witnessed it, and waved us on our way.

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