medallion

Meanings

• noun

  A circular object with an emblem, design, or image in relief on one or both sides, often used as an award or decoration.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with medallion
valison , salmon , calmton , palmston

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Variants

List of all variants of medallion that leads to same result
medaillon , medaillons , medallion , medallions

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Etymology

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From Old French 'médaille' meaning 'medal, badge'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest medallion ever made weighed over 30,000 pounds and was created in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America.

2. The largest collection of medallions is held by the Smithsonian Institution, with over 300,000 medallions in their collection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Award: Medallions are often used as awards to recognize achievement or commemoration of an event.

2. Seal: Medallions can also function as seals, used to authenticate documents or mark ownership.

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Culture

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A medallion is a circular decorative object that can be worn as a pendant or displayed as a work of art. In various cultures, medallions have been used as symbols of power, status, or membership in an organization. For example, in ancient Rome, medallions were used as military awards, and in medieval Europe, they were used as seals or insignia of nobility.

How to Memorize "medallion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of a medallion - a round, flat object with an image or design in relief. Imagine holding it in your hand or wearing it as a pendant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'medallion' with the idea of an award or recognition. Think of medals given to athletes or military personnel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'medallion' with the word 'round-tastic' to remember that it is a round object.

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