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Synonyms for medallion


Grammar : Noun
Spell : muh-dal-yuh n
Phonetic Transcription : məˈdæl yən



Définition of medallion

Origin :
  • 1650s, from French médaillon (17c.), from Italian medaglione "large medal," augmentative of medaglia (see medal).
  • noun ornament
Example sentences :
  • There was a medallion in the centre, with a figure in high relief.
  • Extract from : « Pagan and Christian Rome » by Rodolfo Lanciani
  • Before he could recover balance Shann had stamped on the medallion.
  • Extract from : « Storm Over Warlock » by Andre Norton
  • On the left is a medallion of a satyr and nymph; the opposite medallion is destroyed.
  • Extract from : « Museum of Antiquity » by L. W. Yaggy
  • We have now to return to the medallion which forms the centre of the cup.
  • Extract from : « History of Phoenicia » by George Rawlinson
  • Then follows a medallion, where the workmanship is of singular delicacy.
  • Extract from : « History of Phoenicia » by George Rawlinson
  • From the medallion depend by finely wrought chains five objects.
  • Extract from : « History of Phoenicia » by George Rawlinson
  • But Devilshoof having secured the medallion, made off with it.
  • Extract from : « Operas Every Child Should Know » by Mary Schell Hoke Bacon
  • But among the things returned, he didn't find the medallion.
  • Extract from : « Operas Every Child Should Know » by Mary Schell Hoke Bacon
  • How about that medallion of mine which you have on your neck?
  • Extract from : « Operas Every Child Should Know » by Mary Schell Hoke Bacon
  • However that may be, she has stolen my medallion: we found it upon her!
  • Extract from : « Operas Every Child Should Know » by Mary Schell Hoke Bacon

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