noun
- the wife or widow of a marquis
- a woman holding the rank of marquis in her own right
- an oval-shaped cut for gemstones, pointed at both ends
Usage: jewelry
Examples
- The marquise attended the royal ball in an elegant gown.
- She inherited the title of marquise from her late husband.
- The marquise was known for her charitable work in the community.
- The engagement ring featured a beautiful marquise diamond.
- He chose a marquise-cut emerald for the necklace.
- The marquise setting made the stone appear larger than it was.