medallion
noun
- a large medal
- an oval or circular design, portrait, relief carving, etc. resembling a medal in shape and used as a decorative form in architecture, textiles, etc.
- a metal insignia on a taxicab indicating that the driver or owner has a permit to carry passengers
- a small round or oval portion of meat or fish, especially of beef or veal
See medallion in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(mĭ-dălˈyən)
noun- A large medal.
- An emblem of registration for a taxicab.
- Any of various large ancient Greek coins.
- Something resembling a large medal, as:
a. An oval or circular design used as decoration.
b. A painting or an engraving set in an oval or circular frame.
c. A circular portion of food, especially a boneless cut of meat: medallions of veal.
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