medallion

The definition of a medallion is a large medal, or an oval-shaped decorative item.

(noun)

A large round pendant is an example of a medallion.

See medallion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: Fr médaillon < It medaglione < medaglia: see medal

See medallion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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.

Origin:

Origin: French médaillon

Origin: , from Italian medaglione

Origin: , augmentative of medaglia, medal

Origin: , from Old Italian; see medal

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