marquise

Plural: marquises

Noun

• The wife or widow of a marquis.
• a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
• permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.
• A marchioness, especially one who is French.
• A marquee.
• An oval cut gemstone with pointed ends.
• A canopy, usually of glass, set as a shelter over a door opening onto a terrace or pavement.
• A style of parasol of the mid-19th century.
• A rich dessert made with dark chocolate, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and cream.

Examples

• He considered playing MARQUISE, but opted for a shorter word to open up the board.

Synonyms

marchioness, marquee