marquee, marquise
(noun) permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.
marchioness, marquise
(noun) a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
Source: WordNet® 3.1
marquise (plural marquises)
(chiefly, historical) A marchioness, especially one who is French.
Synonym: marchioness
A marquee.
(jewelry) An oval cut diamond with pointed ends.
(architecture) A canopy, usually of glass, set as a shelter over a door opening onto a terrace or pavement.
(historical) A style of parasol of the mid-19th century.
(cooking) A rich dessert made with dark chocolate, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and cream.
Source: Wiktionary
Mar`quise", n. Etym: [F. See Marquis, and cf. Marquee.]
Definition: The wife of a marquis; a marchioness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
13 June 2025
(noun) an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; “the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane”
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
