What does Tripitaka mean?

Tripitaka is a term referring to the traditional group of Buddhist scriptures recognized by Mahayana and Theravada branches. It is also known as the Tipitaka in Pali. The Tripitaka consists of three "baskets" or collections: the Vinaya Pitaka (disciplinary rules for monastic life), the Sutta Pitaka (discourses of the Buddha), and the Abhidhamma Pitaka (philosophical and psychological analysis).