diptycha

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.

diptycha, ōrum, n., = δίπτυχα.

I A writing-tablet of two leaves (late Lat.), Cod. Theod. 15, 9, 1; Symm. Ep. 2, 80 al.—

II The double shell of the oyster, Ambros. Hexaem. 5, 8.