MEDAL OF HONOR

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

The highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action 'above and beyond the call of duty'

Synonyms:

Congressional Medal of Honor; Medal of Honor

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("Medal of Honor" is a kind of...):

decoration; laurel wreath; medal; medallion; palm; ribbon (an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event)

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