marquise

mar·quise  (mär-kz)

n.

1. See marchioness.

2. See marquee.

3.

a. A finger ring set with a pointed oval stone or cluster of pointed oval stones.

b. A pointed oval shape of a gem.

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[French, feminine of marquis, marquis; see marquis.]

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marquise [mɑːˈkiːz (French) markiz]

n

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in various countries) another word for marchioness

2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Jewellery)

a.  a gemstone, esp a diamond, cut in a pointed oval shape and usually faceted

b.  a piece of jewellery, esp a ring, set with such a stone or with an oval cluster of stones

3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) another name for marquee [2]

[from French, feminine of marquis]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	marquise - a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess marchioness noblewoman, peeress, Lady - a woman of the peerage in Britain
	2.	marquise - permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. marquee canopy - a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather