marquise

noun

1. A marchioness, especially one who is French.

2. A marquee.

3. (jewelry) An oval cut diamond with pointed ends.

4. A canopy, usually of glass, set as a shelter over a door opening onto a terrace or pavement.

5. A style of parasol of the mid-19th century.

6. A rich dessert made with dark chocolate, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs and cream.