Meaning & use
Marquise
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The wife or widow of a marquis, or a woman holding that rank of nobility in her own right.
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The marquise hosted an elegant salon attended by writers and diplomats.
She inherited the title of marquise after her father's death.
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Also names a gem or ring cut in an oval shape with pointed ends, said to be inspired by the smile of the Marquise de Pompadour.
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2. noun
An oval gem cut with pointed ends, tapering at both tips.
She chose a marquise-cut diamond for her engagement ring.
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