Associations to the word «Marquise»

Wiktionary

MARQUISE, noun. A marchioness, especially one who is French.
MARQUISE, noun. A marquee.
MARQUISE, noun. (jewelry) An oval cut diamond with pointed ends.
MARQUISE, noun. A canopy, usually of glass, set as a shelter over a door opening onto a terrace or pavement.
MARQUISE, noun. A rich dessert made with dark chocolate, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and cream.

Dictionary definition

MARQUISE, noun. A noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess.
MARQUISE, noun. Permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc..

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats