medallion
noun
me·dal·lion
mə-ˈdal-yən 
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
: a small, round or oval serving (as of meat or fish)
Examples of medallion in a Sentence
the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics
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Roger Dooley, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
These medallions will grant passive buffs that last until the end of the match.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Alongside your table, a server deftly sprinkles this tempting medallion with tequila, then sets it afire.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Aug. 2024
Or go personal with this medallion piece by Van Cleef & Arpels.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Medallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medallion. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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medallion
noun
me·dal·lion
mə-ˈdal-yən
1
: a large medal
2
: something resembling a large medal (as in shape)
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