Blechmedaille

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German

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Etymology

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From Blech (sheet metal, tin) +‎ Medaille (medal).

Noun

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Blechmedaille f (genitive Blechmedaille, plural Blechmedaillen)

  1. (humorous) a nonexistent prize for finishing in fourth place (as opposed to the actual gold, silver and bronze medals for finishing first, second, and third)
    Synonym: Holzmedaille

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