Medallion (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any of various large ancient Greek coins.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Examples

  • The archaeologist carefully unearthed a rare medallion from the ancient city's ruins, which dated back to the 5th century BCE.
  • The museum's collection included a stunning gold medallion featuring the likeness of Alexander the Great.
  • During the excavation, the team discovered a beautifully crafted silver medallion with an intricate design of Zeus on one side and a Greek inscription on the other.
  • The rare medallion, featuring a depiction of Athena, was auctioned off for a record-breaking price at the ancient coin sale.
  • Historians believed that the medallion, discovered in the ancient city's agora, was a commemorative coin issued during the Olympic Games of 408 BCE.

Meaning 2

An emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

  • Allegory

Meaning 3

A circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat); "medallions of veal".

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Hypernyms

  • Serving
  • Portion

Meaning 4

An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Medal
  • Decoration
  • Palm
  • Laurel Wreath
  • Ribbon

Hypernyms

  • Award
  • Laurels
  • Accolade
  • Honor

Hyponyms

  • Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Purple Heart
  • Medaille Militaire
  • Navy Cross
  • Distinguished Service Order
  • Bronze Star
  • Silver Star Medal
  • Silver Star
  • Croix De Guerre
  • Distinguished Service Medal
  • Congressional Medal Of Honor
  • Medal Of Honor
  • Air Medal
  • Distinguished Service Cross
  • Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • Bronze Star Medal
  • Order Of The Purple Heart
  • Victoria Cross
  • Oak Leaf Cluster
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