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medallion

Syllabification: (me·dal·lion)
Pronunciation: /məˈdalyən/
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Definition of medallion

noun

  • a piece of jewelry in the shape of a medal, typically worn as a pendant.
  • an oval or circular painting, panel, or design used to decorate a building or textile.
  • another term for médaillon.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French médaillon, from Italian medaglione, augmentative of medaglia (see medal)

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