Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: medallion
IPA transcription: [məd'æljən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: decoration, laurel_wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon
    Meaning: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
  • Synonyms: medallion
    Meaning: an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered
  • Synonyms: medallion
    Meaning: a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat); "medallions of veal"
  • Synonyms: medallion
    Meaning: any of various large ancient Greek coins
Usage examples
  • On his breast hung a medallion bearing a picture of Princess Dorothy of Oz, and in his hand, as he stood looking at Ojo, was a sharp knife shaped like a dagger.