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
Meaning 3
A circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat); "medallions of veal".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
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