marquise

noun

mar·​quise mär-ˈkēz How to pronounce marquise (audio)
plural marquises mär-ˈkēz How to pronounce marquise (audio)
-ˈkē-zəz
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: a gem or a ring setting or bezel usually elliptical in shape but with pointed ends

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The buckle took inspiration from the shoes of marquises in French aristocratic courts, and Mr. Vivier modernized it. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024 Photo: Genevieve De Manio Of the two marquises for my ring, one was more long and slender with higher clarity, while another was a slightly wider stone with higher color. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 30 July 2024 The accessories included platinum earrings with diamonds, as well as a platinum statement necklace designed with 130 marquise diamonds (that totaled over 23 carats) and 195 round brilliant diamonds (totaling over 18 carats). Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2023 The earrings are similarly fashioned: 30 diamonds are split between the pair, alongside six marquise diamonds and two matching cultured pearls. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for marquise 

Word History

Etymology

French, feminine of marquis

First Known Use

1503, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of marquise was in 1503

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“Marquise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquise. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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marquise

noun
mar·​quise mär-ˈkēz How to pronounce marquise (audio)
plural marquises -ˈkēz(-əz) How to pronounce marquise (audio)

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