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- [muh-dal-yuh n]
- /məˈdæl yən/
- /məˈdæl.jən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-dal-yuh n]
- /məˈdæl yən/
Definitions of medallion word
- noun medallion a large medal. 1
- noun medallion anything resembling a medal in form, used as an ornament, in a design, etc. 1
- noun medallion a permit issued by a governmental agency to operate a taxicab, usually represented by a small metal identification disk displayed on the taxi. 1
- noun medallion Architecture. a tablet, usually rounded, often bearing objects represented in relief. a member in a decorative design resembling a panel. 1
- noun medallion médaillon. 1
- noun medallion A piece of jewelry in the shape of a medal, typically worn as a pendant. 1
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Origin of medallion
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < French médaillon < Italian medaglione, augmentative of medaglia medal
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Parts of speech for Medallion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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medallion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
medallion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for medallion
noun medallion
- necklace — a piece of jewelry consisting of a string of stones, beads, jewels, or the like, or a chain of gold, silver, or other metal, for wearing around the neck.
- jewelry — articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment.
- medal — a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or event, or given as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like: a gold medal for the best swimmer.
- decoration — The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
- pendant — a hanging ornament, as an earring or the main piece suspended from a necklace.
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