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marquise

/mɑːrˈkiːz/ /mɑːrˈkwiːz/

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A marchioness, especially one who is French.

Examples :

"The Marquise de Valois arrived at the garden party wearing a stunning emerald necklace. "

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noun

Examples :

"The theater's marquise advertised the name of the play and the actors. "

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(jewelry) An oval cut diamond with pointed ends.

Examples :

"Her engagement ring featured a stunning marquise diamond, which made her finger look long and elegant. "

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A canopy, usually of glass, set as a shelter over a door opening onto a terrace or pavement.

Examples :

"The doorman stood under the hotel's marquise, shielding guests from the pouring rain as they entered. "

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A style of parasol of the mid-19th century.

Examples :

"The museum displayed a beautiful marquise, a type of parasol popular in the mid-1800s. "

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A rich dessert made with dark chocolate, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs and cream.

Examples :

"For dessert, we had a slice of decadent marquise, rich with chocolate and cream. "