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marquise

noun
/mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiːz/

Etymology

Borrowed from French marquise.

  1. borrowed from marquise

Definitions

  1. A marchioness, especially one who is French.

  2. A marquee.

  3. An oval cut gemstone with pointed ends.

  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

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

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

      • The house was a big elaborate limestone affair, evidently new. Winter sunshine sparkled on lace-hung casement, on glass marquise, and the burnished bronze foliations of grille and door.

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

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

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Derived

marquee

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA