merit badge

/ˌmɛrət bædʒ/
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Other forms: merit badges

Definitions of merit badge
  1. noun
    a badge award to Boy Scouts in recognition of special projects
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    type of:
    badge
    an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
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