medallion

noun me·dal·lion \ mə-ˈdal-yən \

|Updated on: 6 Jun 2018

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 or less commonly medaillon play \mā-dä-ˈyōⁿ\ : a small, round or oval serving (as of meat or fish)

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Examples of medallion in a Sentence

the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics

Recent Examples of medallion from the Web

The geometry of the formal gardens remains, although rills that once flowed from the mouths of lion medallions are dry and partially overgrown.

— david usborne, Town & Country, "The Mysterious Case of the Parnham House Fire," 29 May 2018
On a brick wall that separates the park from Scripps Park, is mounted a 370-pound iron medallion that honors Rose.

— john wisely, Detroit Free Press, "Dog park dedicated to fallen K9 officer Collin Rose," 26 May 2018
Those who find them will be rewarded with bragging rights, plus a staff medallion, pin or hiking staff.

— hartford courant, courant.com, "10 Ways To Kick Off Summer," 21 May 2018
Caroline Styne of Lucques and A.O.C. does L.A. proud The 2018 James Beard Awards were held in Chicago last night, and L.A. wine guru Caroline Styne is bringing home a medallion.

— gwynedd stuart, Los Angeles Magazine, "An L.A. Restaurateur Brings Home a James Beard Award," 8 May 2018
The former owners had inserted walls that threw off the symmetry, including the balance of the plaster ceiling medallions where Adelman’s chandeliers would, of course, take center stage.

— nancy hass, ELLE Decor, "Lindsey Adelman's Park Slope Home Doubles as a Constantly Revolving Showcase," 27 Apr. 2018
Peter San Nicolas, Mary Lambert and Andrea Stykel were awarded the Executive Club medallion.

— Ramona Sentinel, "RE/MAX Direct agents among top producers in RE/MAX California Region," 8 Apr. 2018
Shortly after Trump canceled the summit on Thursday, the White House gift shop cut the price of the medallions from $24.95 to $19.95.

— dennis romero /, NBC News, "Trump-Kim summit coin is a collectible punch line," 25 May 2018
Meat eaters will be just as excited for the thick medallions of pork ($28) with leeks, lentils and fava leaves; and trout ($25) nestled next to Little Gems, avocado and broccoli in a buttermilk dressing.

— michael bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, "The Perennial makes environmental activism taste good," 25 May 2018

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