marquise
marquise · marquises
A marchioness, especially one who is FrenchA marchioness, especially one who is French.
/mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiːz/
Meaning
6 senses(historical)A marchioness, especially one who is French.
A marquee.
An oval cut gemstone with pointed ends.
A canopy, usually of glass, set as a shelter over a door opening onto a terrace or pavement.
(historical)A style of parasol of the mid-19th century.
A rich dessert made with dark chocolate, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and cream.
More definitions
- permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.
- a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
Origin
Borrowed from French marquise.Borrowed from French marquise.
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Forms
plural: marquisesSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.:marquee
- a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess:marchioness
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedmarquee