me·dal·lion

(mĭ-dăl′yən)

1. A large medal.

2. An emblem of registration for a taxicab.

3. Any of various large ancient Greek coins.

4. Something resembling a large medal, as:

a. An oval or circular design used as decoration.

b. A painting or an engraving set in an oval or circular frame.

c. A circular portion of food, especially a boneless cut of meat: medallions of veal.

[French médaillon, from Italian medaglione, augmentative of medaglia, medal, from Old Italian; see medal.]

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medallion

(mɪˈdæljən)

1. a large medal

2. (Architecture) an oval or circular decorative device resembling a medal, usually bearing a portrait or relief moulding, used in architecture and textile design

3. (Textiles) an oval or circular decorative device resembling a medal, usually bearing a portrait or relief moulding, used in architecture and textile design

[C17: from French, from Italian medaglione, from medaglia medal]

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

me•dal•lion

(məˈdæl yən)

n.

1. a large medal.

2. something, as an ornament, resembling a medal.

3. a round portion of food, as meat.

[1650–60; < French médaillon < Italian medaglione,medaglia medal]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	medallion - any of various large ancient Greek coins coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
	2.	medallion - a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat); "medallions of veal" helping, serving, portion - an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal; "the helpings were all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's enough for two servings each"
	3.	medallion - an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered allegory, emblem - a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
	4.	medallion - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event laurel wreath, medal, decoration, ribbon, palm accolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery" Congressional Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty' Distinguished Service Medal - a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility Distinguished Service Cross - a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy Navy Cross - a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy Distinguished Flying Cross - a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight Air Medal - a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight Silver Star, Silver Star Medal - a United States military decoration for gallantry in action Bronze Star, Bronze Star Medal - a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight) Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart - a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action Oak Leaf Cluster - a United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before Victoria Cross - a British military decoration for gallantry Distinguished Conduct Medal - a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field Distinguished Service Order - a British military decoration for special service in action Croix de Guerre - a French military decoration for gallantry Medaille Militaire - a French military decoration

Translations

ميدَاليةٌ كَبِيرَةٌ

medailon

medaljon

medaljonki

medaljon

大メダル

큰 메달

medaljong

การประดับเหรียญให้

madalyon

mặt dây chuyền

大奖章

medallion

[mɪˈdælɪən] N → medallón m

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

medallion

[mɪˈdæliən] n (= metal disc) → médaillon m

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

medallion

n → Medaillon nt; (= medal) → Medaille f

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

medallion

[mɪˈdæljən] n → medaglione m

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

medallion

→ ميدَاليةٌ كَبِيرَةٌ medailon medaljon Medaillon μενταγιόν medallón medaljonki médaillon medaljon medaglione 大メダル 큰 메달 medaillon medaljong medalion medalhão медальон medaljong การประดับเหรียญให้ madalyon mặt dây chuyền 大奖章

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