medallion

Meanings

Plural: medallions

Noun

• any of various large ancient Greek coins
• a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat)
  • "medallions of veal"
• an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered
• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
• A large medal, usually decorative.
• A cut of meat resembling a large medal.
• A usually round or oval frame (often made of stucco) containing a decoration.
• A circular certificate used in some places to register a vehicle, especially a taxicab.
• A yellowish brown.

Verb

• To mark with, or as with, a medallion or medallions.

Synonyms

decoration, laurel wreath, medaillon, medal, palm, ribbon

Related Words

amulet, medal, rosary, talisman