medallion

UK
/məˈdæl.jən/
US
/məˈdæl.jən/

Translations

medallionnoun
medallions
pl
UK
/məˈdæl.jən/
US
/məˈdæl.jən/
She wore a beautiful medallion around her neck.
Она носила красивый медальон на шее.
He received a medallion for his bravery.
Он получил медаль за свою храбрость.
Additional translations
medallionadjective
UK
/mɪˈdæl.jən/
US
/məˈdæl.jən/
Used attributively to describe patterns, objects, or fabrics that feature or resemble medallions.

Definitions

medallionnoun
A large medal, typically worn as a piece of jewelry or awarded as a prize.
The athlete proudly wore the gold medallion around his neck after winning the championship.
A circular or oval decorative element, often used in architecture or design.
The ceiling of the grand hall was adorned with an intricate medallion that drew the eyes upward.
A small, flat, round piece of meat or fish, often served as a portion of a dish.
The chef prepared a delicious dish featuring medallions of beef tenderloin.
In some US cities, an official license permitting the operation of a taxicab, typically displayed on the vehicle.
After years of saving, he finally bought a taxi medallion to start his own cab business.
medallionadjective
Decorated with, shaped like, or relating to medallions.
The living room was painted a deep teal and furnished with medallion wallpaper.