me‧dal‧li‧on /məˈdæliən, mɪˈdæliən/
noun [countable][
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: French;
Origin: médaillon, from Italian medaglione, from medaglia; ⇒ medal]
a piece of metal shaped like a large coin, worn as jewellery on a chain around the neck:
a silver medallion [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲