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marquise

The correct spelling is marquise.

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noun

Say it like: Mar-kwi-se

The correct spelling is marquise. A marchioness, especially one who is French.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A marchioness, especially one who is French.
  2. 2.A marquee.
  3. 3.(jewelry) An oval cut diamond with pointed ends.
  4. 4.A canopy, usually of glass, set as a shelter over a door opening onto a terrace or pavement.
  5. 5.A style of parasol of the mid-19th century.

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