marquise
/mɑːrˈkiːz/
noun
- The wife or widow of a marquis, or a woman holding the rank of marquis in her own right.
- As a marquise, she had a seat in the House of Lords.
- The young marquise was known for her charity work.
- The marquise hosted a grand ball at her estate.
- A gemstone cut in a pointed oval shape, or a ring set with such a stone.
- Her necklace featured a marquise emerald surrounded by smaller diamonds.
- She wore a diamond marquise on her engagement ring.
- The jeweler recommended a marquise cut for the sapphire.
- A type of canopy or awning over a door or window, often made of glass and metal.
- The restaurant's marquise was decorated with small lights.
- They sat under the marquise to stay dry during the rain.
- The hotel entrance had a beautiful glass marquise.
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