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Marquise
see synonyms of marquiseNoun
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Marquise
see synonyms of marquisenoun
1. (in various countries) another word for marchioness
2.
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. another name for marquee (sense 2)
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Marquise
see synonyms of marquise noun
1.
a.
the wife or widow of a marquis
b.
a lady whose rank in her own right equals that of a marquis
2.
marquee
3.
a.
a ring with jewels set in the shape of a pointed oval
b.
a gem cut in this shape, esp. a diamond
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Marquise
see synonyms of marquisen.
1.
a. The wife or widow of a marquis.
b. See marchioness.
2. Used as a title for a marquise.
3. See marquee.
4.
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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