a large circular medal or piece of jewelry worn on a chain, often given as a reward or honor.
From French médaillon, from Italian medaglia (medal), ultimately from Latin metallum (metal). The -illon suffix indicates largeness or importance.
Medallions represent a fascinating contradiction—they're meant to honor achievements, but they're often worn as pure decoration, so the symbol of accomplishment becomes just fashion.
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