noun
medallion
muh-DAL-yuhn
Medallion (noun) means a large ornamental medal or disc-shaped pendant. Example: “He wore a heavy gold medallion around his neck.”
noun
1
A large ornamental medal or disc-shaped pendant.
"He wore a heavy gold medallion around his neck."
2
A small round cut of meat, especially tenderloin.
"The restaurant served pork medallions with a mushroom sauce."
How to use medallion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large decorative pendant, or a small round piece of meat.
Common pairings
gold medallion
pork medallions
taxi medallion
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Word forms
- Plural
- medallions
- Third person singular
- medallions
- Past tense
- medallioned
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He wore a heavy gold _____ around his neck.
Etymology
Borrowed from French médaillon, itself from Italian medaglia ("medal").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for medallion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “medallion” mean?
The word “medallion” means a large ornamental medal or disc-shaped pendant. In plain terms, a large decorative pendant, or a small round piece of meat.
How do you pronounce “medallion”?
“Medallion” is pronounced muh-DAL-yuhn (/məˈdæljən/ in IPA).
How do you use “medallion” in a sentence?
Here is “medallion” used in a sentence: “He wore a heavy gold medallion around his neck.”
What part of speech is “medallion”?
“Medallion” is a noun.
Where does the word “medallion” come from?
The word “medallion” comes from French. Borrowed from French médaillon, itself from Italian medaglia ("medal").
How many meanings does “medallion” have?
“Medallion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large ornamental medal or disc-shaped pendant.
