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Amulet vs. Medallion — What's the Difference?

Amulet vs. Medallion — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Amulet and Medallion

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Amulet

An amulet, also known as a good luck charm, is an object believed to confer protection upon its possessor. The word "amulet" comes from the Latin word amuletum, which Pliny's Natural History describes as "an object that protects a person from trouble".

Medallion

A large medal.

Amulet

An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.

Medallion

An emblem of registration for a taxicab.

Amulet

A kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.
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Medallion

Any of various large ancient Greek coins.

Amulet

An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters. [Also used figuratively.]

Medallion

An oval or circular design used as decoration.

Amulet

A trinket or piece of jewelry thought to be a protection against evil

Medallion

A painting or an engraving set in an oval or circular frame.

Medallion

A circular portion of food, especially a boneless cut of meat
Medallions of veal.

Medallion

A large medal, usually decorative.

Medallion

A cut of meat resembling a medallion.

Medallion

(art) A usually round or oval frame (often made of stucco) containing a decoration.

Medallion

A circular certificate used in some places to register a vehicle, especially a taxicab.

Medallion

A yellowish brown.

Medallion

To mark with, or as with, a medallion or medallions.
A sunset that medallioned the eastern sky

Medallion

A large medal or memorial coin.

Medallion

A circular or oval (or, sometimes, square) tablet bearing a figure or figures represented in relief.

Medallion

Any of various large ancient Greek coins

Medallion

A circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat);
Medallions of veal

Medallion

An emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered

Medallion

An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

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