Marquise (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural mar·quis·es [mahr-kee-ziz; French mar-keez]. /mɑrˈki zɪz; French marˈkiz/.
  1. the wife or widow of a marquis.
  2. a lady holding the rank equal to that of a marquis.
  3. Jewelry.
    • a gem cut, especially for a diamond, yielding a low pointed oval with many facets, usually 58.
    • a gem cut in this style, especially a diamond.
  4. marquee (def. 3).
  5. a wide bergère.
noun
  1. (in various countries) another word for marchioness
    • a gemstone, esp a diamond, cut in a pointed oval shape and usually faceted
    • a piece of jewellery, esp a ring, set with such a stone or with an oval cluster of stones
  2. another name for marquee (def. 2)
Marquise (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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