medallion: Meaning and Definition of

me•dal•lion

1. a large medal.
2. anything resembling a medal in form, used as an ornament, in a design, etc.
3. a permit issued by a governmental agency to operate a taxicab, usually represented by a small metal identification disk displayed on the taxi.
1. a tablet, usually rounded, often bearing objects represented in relief.
2. a member in a decorative design resembling a panel.
5. médaillon.