triptyque
/ (trɪpˈtiːk) /
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noun
a customs permit for the temporary importation of a motor vehicle
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Word Origin for triptyque
from French: triptych (referring to its three sections)
Words nearby triptyque
tripteral, tripterous, trip the light fantastic, Triptolemus, triptych, triptyque, trip up, Tripura, tripwire, triquetra, triquetrous
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How to use triptyque in a sentence
At the hamlet of Abeele there is a Belgian custom-house (visa of "triptyque" or motor-car permit).
Ypres and the Battles of Ypres|UnknownFor a motor-car the association gives a Triptyque ensuring free passage through the douane, etc.
Amiens Before and During the War|Michelin & CieOur Triptyque received the customary official stamping at the Zoll-amt.
Europe from a Motor Car|Russell RichardsonWe drew up in front of the custom house, and exhibited our French triptyque.
The Car That Went Abroad|Albert Bigelow Paine