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Definition of: medallion
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(mə·dal′yən) noun
1. A large medal; also, a subject painted, engraved, etc., and set in a circular or oval frame or design: used as decorative elements in carpets, lace, etc.
2. Any one of several ancient Greek silver coins. [<F médaillon <Ital. medaglione, aug. of medaglia MEDAL]
—me·dal′lion·ist noun
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