Medaillon

German (Berlin)

/medalˈjõː/

noun
Definitions
  • medallion, locket (a metallic pendant to store a small item)
  • showy coin
  • (rare) mole, naevus, birthmark

Etymology

Borrowed from French médaillon (medallion, cameo).

Origin

French

médaillon

Gloss

medallion, cameo

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