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the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics
Recent Examples of medallion from the Web
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The restoration work on the cornices, mantels and ceiling medallions is truly remarkable—in the main drawing room and dining rooms in particular.
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Two years later, the medallions were valued around $80,000.
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In January, seven medallions sold for under $200,000 each.
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Each student received a check for $250 as well as a recognition certificate and medallion from Washington-Lincoln Laurels for Leaders, a local nonprofit started in 1957.
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Zapf said that many of the city’s taxi drivers are hard-working immigrants, some of whom paid thousands of dollars for taxi medallions that have become essentially worthless.
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Slice lobster tails into ½-inch-thick medallions and set aside.
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Throughout the home is ornate trim, and elaborate ceiling medallions encircle lighting fixtures.
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This Vuittonite doubled bracelet in Louis Vuitton monogram canvas sports a gold metallic medallion of a Chinese New Year pooch.
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Origin and Etymology of medallion
French médaillon, from Italian medaglione, augmentative of medaglia
MEDALLION Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of medallion for English Language Learners
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: a large medal
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: a decoration that is shaped like a large medal
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: a small, round piece of food (such as meat)
MEDALLION Defined for Kids
Definition of medallion for Students
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: a large medal
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: a decoration shaped like a large medal
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