noun
marquise
mah-KEEZ
Marquise (noun) means the wife of a marquis, or a woman holding the rank in her own right, especially in France. Example: “The marquise hosted a lavish ball at her château.”
noun
1
The wife of a marquis, or a woman holding the rank in her own right, especially in France.
"The marquise hosted a lavish ball at her château."
2
A gem cut into an oval shape with two pointed ends.
"Her engagement ring featured a marquise-cut diamond."
How to use marquise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the female equivalent of a marquis, or a distinctive pointed-oval gemstone cut.
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marquise-cut diamond
a French marquise
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Word forms
- Plural
- marquises
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French, the feminine form of marquis.
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What does “marquise” mean?
The word “marquise” means the wife of a marquis, or a woman holding the rank in her own right, especially in France. In plain terms, either the female equivalent of a marquis, or a distinctive pointed-oval gemstone cut.
How do you pronounce “marquise”?
“Marquise” is pronounced mah-KEEZ (/mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “marquise” in a sentence?
Here is “marquise” used in a sentence: “The marquise hosted a lavish ball at her château.”
What part of speech is “marquise”?
“Marquise” is a noun.
Where does the word “marquise” come from?
The word “marquise” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French, the feminine form of marquis.
How many meanings does “marquise” have?
“Marquise” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the wife of a marquis, or a woman holding the rank in her own right, especially in France.
