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medallion

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/məˈdæl.jən/ · me-dal-li-on

A large medal or pendant, often ornamental.

Meanings

nounformal

A large medal or pendant, often ornamental.

ایک بڑا تمغہ یا بے مقدار پریڈلہ، جو عموماً آرائشی ہوتا ہے۔

تمغہ

tamgha

Synonyms

medalpendantinsigniaتمغہپریڈلہنشان

Antonyms

plainsimplenon-decorativeسادہعامغیر سجاوٹی

Common Collocations

  • gold medallion
  • decorative medallion
  • commemorative medallion

Example Sentences

She wore a beautiful gold medallion around her neck.

اس نے اپنی گردن کے گرد ایک خوبصورت سونے کا تمغہ پہنا ہوا تھا۔

Us ne apni gardan ke gird aik khoobsurat sone ka tamgha pehna hua tha.

The artist created a stunning medallion depicting a historical scene.

فنکار نے ایک شاندار تمغہ بنایا جس میں ایک تاریخی منظر کو دکھایا گیا۔

Fankar ne aik shaandar tamgha banaya jis mein aik tareekhi manzar ko dikhaya gaya.

He received a medallion as an award for his achievements.

اس نے اپنی کامیابیوں کے لیے ایک تمغہ بطور انعام حاصل کیا۔

Us ne apni kamiyabiyon ke liye aik tamgha bator inaam hasil kiya.

Easily Confused With

medal:A medal is usually smaller and often awarded for achievement, while a medallion is larger and generally more ornamental.

Word Family

medallioned
adjectiveتمغہ دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a large medal worn as a decorative piece.

Imagine someone wearing an ornate medallion at a festival.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "medallionem" — a large medal or pendant

First known use: 16th century

The word 'medallion' has evolved from the Latin 'medallionem', which refers to a larger version of a medal, often used in artworks and decorative items.