1. large medals, typically worn as decorations or awards
2. round or oval decorative designs or ornaments
Usage: architecture; art
3. round, flat pieces of meat or fish, typically cut thick
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The Olympic athletes proudly wore their gold medallions.
• She received several medallions for her military service.
• The ceiling featured ornate medallions with floral patterns.
• The architect incorporated decorative medallions into the building’s facade.
• The chef prepared beef medallions with a red wine sauce.
• Salmon medallions were served with lemon and herbs.
• The antique necklace had three silver medallions hanging from it.