Definition of "medallion" []

• A large medal. (noun)
• An emblem of registration for a taxicab. (noun)
• Any of various large ancient Greek coins. (noun)
• Something resembling a large medal, as: (noun)
• An oval or circular design used as decoration. (noun)

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• "This medallion is the second PSWCS has produced and sold for charitable efforts."
• "But that medallion is headed out again and I'm not about to jinx its mojo by doing something so unnecessary as cleaning it."
• "I consider myself a fairly well grounded person, but the medallion is one place where I will not try to logically put aside my superstitions and "hinky feelings.""