Medal vs. Medallion

Medalnoun

A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.

Medalnoun

A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.

Medalverb

To win a medal.

Medalverb

(transitive) To award a medal to.

Medalnoun

A piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve the remembrance of a notable event or an illustrious person, or to serve as a reward.

Medalverb

To honor or reward with a medal.

Medalnoun

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

Medalnoun

a metal disc typically of the size of a large coin and bearing an inscription or design, made to commemorate an event or awarded as a distinction to someone such as a soldier or athlete.

Medalverb

win a medal in a sporting event

Medalverb

decorate or honour with a medal

Medal

A medal or medallion is a small portable artistic object, a thin disc, normally of metal, carrying a design, usually on both sides. They typically have a commemorative purpose of some kind, and many are given as awards.

Medallionnoun

A large medal, usually decorative.

Medallionnoun

A cut of meat resembling a medallion.

Medallionnoun

(art) A usually round or oval frame (often made of stucco) containing a decoration.

Medallionnoun

A circular certificate used in some places to register a vehicle, especially a taxicab.

Medallionverb

To mark with, or as with, a medallion or medallions.

Medallionnoun

A large medal or memorial coin.

Medallionnoun

A circular or oval (or, sometimes, square) tablet bearing a figure or figures represented in relief.

Medallionnoun

any of various large ancient Greek coins

Medallionnoun

a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat);

Medallionnoun

an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered

Medallionnoun

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event