Medallion

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• Medallion — Me*dal lion, n. [F. m[ e]daillion, It. medaglione, augm. of medaglia. See {Medal}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A large medal or memorial coin. [1913 Webster] 2. A circular or oval (or, sometimes, square) tablet bearing a figure or figures represented in… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• medallion — (n.) 1650s, from Fr. médaillon (17c.), from It. medaglione large medal, augmentative of medaglia (see MEDAL (Cf. medal)) …   Etymology dictionary

• medallion — ► NOUN 1) a piece of jewellery in the shape of a medal, worn as a pendant. 2) a decorative oval or circular painting, panel, or design …   English terms dictionary

• medallion — [mə dal′yən] n. [Fr médaillon < It medaglione < medaglia: see MEDAL] 1. a large medal 2. an oval or circular design, portrait, relief carving, etc. resembling a medal in shape and used as a decorative form in architecture, textiles, etc. 3 …   English World dictionary

• medallion — UK [məˈdælɪən] / US [məˈdæljən] noun [countable] Word forms medallion : singular medallion plural medallions a round flat piece of metal that is worn round the neck on a chain as jewellery …   English dictionary

• Medallion — A medallion is a piece of metal, usually carved or engraved; circular (like a coin) and large, that is used as a work of art, souvenir, medal, or worn on the body as a special symbol or as a fashion accessory on a necklace (see pendant) …   Wikipedia

• medallion — noun a) A large medal, usually decorative b) A cut of meat resembling a medallion. See Also: medal …   Wiktionary

• medallion — me|dal|li|on [mıˈdæliən] n [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: médaillon, from Italian medaglione, from medaglia; MEDAL] a piece of metal shaped like a large coin, worn as jewellery on a chain around the neck ▪ a silver medallion …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• medallion — [[t]mɪdæ̱liən[/t]] medallions N COUNT A medallion is a round metal disc which some people wear as an ornament, especially on a chain round their neck …   English dictionary

• Medallion — Medaillon Das Medaillon für 1. eine kleine, flache Kapsel, die ein Bild oder Andenken enthält, 2. ein rundes oder ovales kleines Bild oder 3. ein kleines Filetstück Fleisch oder Fisch leitet sich ebenso wie die Medaille aus dem Französischen… …   Korrektes Schreiben