medallion
n.
large medal, military medal, service medal
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).Sometimes, small circular pieces of cooked
meat, and circular
relief images on Roman monuments like the
Arch of Constantine, are also called medallions.In some US cities, (most notably New York) the permit granted by the government to operate a vehicle for hire, such as a taxi, is called a medallion. In other jurisdictions this permit is called a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
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medallion
Noun
1. any of various large ancient Greek coins
(hypernym) coin
2. a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat); "medallions of veal"
(hypernym) helping, portion, serving
3. an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered
(hypernym) emblem, allegory
4. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
(synonym) decoration, laurel wreath, medal, palm, ribbon
(hypernym) award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels
(hyponym) bronze medal
Medallion
(n.)
A large medal or memorial coin.
(n.)
A circular or oval (or, sometimes, square) tablet bearing a figure or figures represented in relief.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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