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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