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noun
A marchioness, especially one who is French.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: marchioness
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noun
A marquee.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An oval cut gemstone with pointed ends.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: jewelry, lifestyle
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noun
A canopy, usually of glass, set as a shelter over a door opening onto a terrace or pavement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
A style of parasol of the mid-19th century.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A rich dessert made with dark chocolate, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and cream.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle
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noun
permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: marquee
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Broader terms: canopy
noun
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: marchioness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: Lady, noblewoman, peeress
Narrower terms: Maintenon, Marquise de Maintenon, Francoise d'Aubigne, Madame de Maintenon, Montespan, Marquise de Montespan, Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart, Pompadour, Marquise de Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson
History
Borrowed from French marquise.
