释义 |
me·dal·lion I. \mə̇ˈdalyən, meˈ-\ noun (-s) Etymology: French médaillon, from Italian medaglione, aug. of medaglia medal — more at medal 1. a. : a large medal (as for a memorial purpose) < a burnished bronze medallion three inches in diameter has been issued by the … diamond jubilee committee — Numismatist > b. : any of various large ancient Greek coins < a medallion of Syracuse > 2. : something resembling a large medal: as a. : a tablet or panel in a wall or window bearing a figure shown in relief, a portrait, or an ornament b. (1) : a design on a carpet or in lace (2) : a lace ornament in a garment c. : a framed usually oval or round design on a stamp or a piece of paper currency showing a portrait or denomination 3. : a perforated design punched in the tip of a shoe II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) 1. : to adorn with medallions 2. : to make a medallion of : represent in a medallion |