medallion

me·dal·lion

noun \mə-ˈdal-yən\

Definition of MEDALLION

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

3

also me·dail·lon \mā-dä-ˈyōⁿ\ : a small round or oval serving (as of meat)

Examples of MEDALLION

1. <the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics>

Origin of MEDALLION

French médaillon, from Italian medaglione, augmentative of medaglia

First Known Use: 1658

Related to MEDALLION

Synonyms: medal, order

Related Words: decoration, honor; crown, insignia, laurel, ribbon, title; bronze, gold, silver; badge, button, chevron, clasp, cockade, color, ensign, rosette, star; distinction; award, prize, trophy; citation, commendation

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Rhymes with MEDALLION

battalion, Italian, rapscallion