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mar·quee

(mär-k

) KEY

NOUN:

A large tent, often with open sides, used chiefly for outdoor entertainment.
A rooflike structure, often bearing a signboard, projecting over an entrance, as to a theater or hotel. Also called marquise .

ADJECTIVE:

Being an athlete of exceptional skill and popularity: The team is hoping to sign a marquee player.

ETYMOLOGY:
French marquise, marquise, marquee ; see marquise

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