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- medallion (n.) 1650s, from Fr. médaillon (17c.), from It. medaglione "large medal," augmentative of medaglia (see MEDAL (Cf. medal)).
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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
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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
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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
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