marquis /märˈkwis, mar-kēˈ/

1. A variant spelling of marquess, used esp by holders of pre-Union title
2. A title of nobility ranking next above a count in various European countries

marˈquisate noun

1. The rank or position of a marquis
2. The domain of a marquis

marquise /mär-kēzˈ/ noun

1. In various European countries, a marchioness
2. A style of parasol about 1850 (historical)
3. An entrance canopy
4. A marquee
5. A ring set with gems arranged to form a pointed oval
6. A gem cut into the shape of a pointed oval
7. A chilled dessert halfway between a mousse and a parfait, often flavoured with chocolate

marˈquisette noun

A woven clothing fabric, used also for curtains and mosquito nets

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