medallion

/məˈdæljən/
noun
  1. A large medal or a decorative piece of metal shaped like a coin, often worn as jewelry or given as an award.
    • The winner of the contest received a silver medallion engraved with their name.
    • The museum displayed an ancient medallion from the Roman Empire.
    • She wore a gold medallion around her neck that her grandmother had given her.
  2. A round or oval decorative design, pattern, or panel, often found in architecture, textiles, or art.
    • The artist painted a medallion in the center of the mural.
    • The ceiling featured a beautiful medallion with floral carvings.
    • The rug had a central medallion pattern in red and blue.
  3. A small, round piece of meat, usually from a tender cut like beef or veal.
    • The chef served medallions of beef with a mushroom sauce.
    • For dinner, we had pork medallions with roasted vegetables.
    • The recipe calls for veal medallions cooked in butter and herbs.
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