Meaning
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English [Term?], from Middle French medaille, medale, from Italian medaglia (originally "half a denarius"), from Early Medieval Latin medālia, feminine derived via dissimilation (/dj–lj/ > /d–lj/) from mediālia, neuter plural of Late Latin mediālis (“middle”, adjective), from Classical Latin medius.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: