n. a piece of metal, usu. in the form of a disc, struck or cast with an inscription or device to commemorate an event etc., or awarded as a distinction to a soldier, scholar, athlete, etc., for services rendered, for proficiency, etc. Phrases and idioms:
medal play Golf = stroke play. Derivatives:
medalled adj. medallic adj. Etymology: F meacutedaille f. It. medaglia ult. f. L metallum METAL