marquise

Meanings

• Noun

  A title of nobility, ranking above a countess and below a duchess.

• Noun

  A large, flat, circular diamond or other gemstone, often cut with curved sides and set in a frame or mounting.

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Synonyms

marchioness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with marquise
quasher , marshmallow , harshaw

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Variants

List of all variants of marquise that leads to same result
marquise , marquises , Deffand , du , Marie de Vichy-Chamrond , Marquise du Deffand , du Deffand , Maintenon , Marquise de Maintenon , Marquise de Montespan , Montespan , Marquise de Sévigné , Sevigne

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Etymology

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From French, meaning 'marquis', a title of nobility.

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Trivia

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1. The Marquise de Sade was a famous French writer and philosopher known for her provocative works.

2. The Marquise de Pompadour was a mistress of King Louis XV of France and a powerful influence at the French court.

3. The Marquise de Brinvilliers was a notorious French noblewoman who was executed for poisoning her husband and several other family members.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nobility: Refers to the social class of people who hold titles of nobility and are recognized as having hereditary privileges and rights.

2. Diamond: A mineral composed of carbon, known for its exceptional hardness and brilliance. Diamonds are valued for their beauty and used in jewelry and industrial applications.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'marquise' has been used to refer to noblewomen of high rank. In art and jewelry, a 'marquise' diamond is a long, narrow diamond, often used in engagement rings.

How to Memorize "marquise"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a noblewoman wearing a crown and a long, flowing gown, or visualize a long, narrow diamond set in a ring.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-A-R-Q-U-I-S-E to remember the meaning of Marquise: Marquis, noblewoman, long, diamond, title, stone, engagement ring.

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