Definition

A type of ring that has a pointed oval stone or a design that is shaped like a pointed oval.

Example

She wore a beautiful marquise ring on her finger.

Conversation

Have you seen that beautiful marquise ring Sarah was wearing?

Yeah, it looked stunning! I've never seen a shape like that before.

I know, right? The pointed oval really makes it stand out.

Definitely! I might look for something similar for my anniversary.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Marquise** → The word originates from Old French *marquise*, which is derived from *marquis* (meaning a nobleman ranking above an earl and below a duke). The suffix *-e* is a feminine marker in French. Thus, a marquise refers to a female noble of that rank.

Memory Tip

Think of a marquise as a female noble, where the term comes from the male equivalent 'marquis', indicating her high social status.

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