medallion
noun
me·dal·lion
mə-ˈdal-yən 
1
: a large medal
2
: something resembling a large medal
especially
: a tablet or panel in a wall or window bearing a figure in relief, a portrait, or an ornament
3
or less commonly medaillon
: a small, round or oval serving (as of meat or fish)
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the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
Your custom gift also includes a polished handle and shoulder chain with an exclusive Judith Leiber Couture X Neiman Marcus medallion attached, giving you multiple ways to wear your treasure in winning style, whether gaming on the go or accessorizing your look.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Its medallion patterns have hints of peach, orange, ivory, and light blue throughout.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
There are also works exclusive to L.A., like a gold medallion adorned with a cherub.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Medallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medallion. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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medallion
noun
me·dal·lion
mə-ˈdal-yən
1
: a large medal
2
: something resembling a large medal (as in shape)
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