Main Entry: me·dal·lion

Pronunciation: \mə-ˈdal-yən\

Function: noun

Etymology: French médaillon, from Italian medaglione, augmentative of medaglia

Date: 1658

1 : a large medal
2 : something resembling a large medal; especially : a tablet or panel in a wall or window bearing a figure in relief, a portrait, or an ornament
3also me·dail·lon \mā-dä-ˈyōⁿ\ : a small round or oval serving (as of meat)