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Definition Of "medal 1, noun"
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• medal 1, noun
med-al1 
n [C]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French; Origin: médaille, from Old Italian medaglia 'coin of half value, medal', from Late Latin medialis 'middle', from Latin medius; MEDIUM2]
a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to someone who has won a competition or who has done something brave
gold/silver/bronze medal
▪She won a gold medal at the last Olympics.
▪the bronze medal winner
▪The two boys were awarded medals for their bravery.
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French; Origin: médaille, from Old Italian medaglia 'coin of half value, medal', from Late Latin medialis 'middle', from Latin medius; MEDIUM2]
a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to someone who has won a competition or who has done something brave
gold/silver/bronze medal
▪She won a gold medal at the last Olympics.
▪the bronze medal winner
▪The two boys were awarded medals for their bravery.
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