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Amulet vs Medallion - What's the difference?

amulet | medallion |

As nouns the difference between amulet and medallion

is that amulet is a kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, evil spirits &/or the supernatural while medallion is a large medal, usually decorative.

amulet

English

(wikipedia amulet)

Alternative forms

* amulette (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, evil spirits &/or the supernatural.

    • See also

    * medallion(s) * rosar(y/ies) * talisman(s)

    Anagrams

    * ----

    medallion

    English

    (wikipedia medallion)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A large medal, usually decorative.
  • A cut of meat resembling a medallion.
  • (architecture) A round or oval frame (often made of Stucco) which contains a plastic or pictorial decoration of a facade, an interior, a piece of furniture or equipment.
  • A circular certificate used in some places to register a vehicle, especially a taxicab.

    • Derived terms

    * medallionist

    Related terms

    * medal

    See also

    * amulet * rosary * talisman