medallion

me-dal-lion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A large medal or coin-shaped piece of jewelry, typically worn as a pendant.

  2. 2.

    A decorative oval or circular design used in architecture or textiles.

  3. 3.

    A small, flat, round piece of food, especially meat.

Forms

plural: medallions

Related words

See also: medal, ornament, pendant
Synonyms: locket, medal, pendant

Etymology

From Italian medaglione, augmentative of medaglia (medal).