'Medal' definitions:

Definition of 'medal'

From: WordNet
noun
An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event [syn: decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon]

Definition of 'Medal'

From: GCIDE
  • Medal \Med"al\, n. [F. m['e]daille, It. medaglia, fr. L. metallum metal, through (assumed) LL. metalleus made of metal. See Metal, and cf. Mail a piece of money.] A piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve the remembrance of a notable event or an illustrious person, or to serve as a reward. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Medal'

From: GCIDE
  • Medal \Med"al\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Medaled, or Medalled; p. pr. & vb. n. Medaling or Medalling.] To honor or reward with a medal. "Medaled by the king." --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'medal'

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