medallion meaning and definition

MEDALLION noun

Definition of medallion (noun)

1. any of various large ancient Greek coins
2. a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat)
   • "medallions of veal"
3. an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered
4. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
   • synonyms: decoration, laurel wreath, medal, palm, ribbon