1. the wife or widow of a marquis
2. a woman holding the rank of marquis in her own right
3. 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.