quiche

noun

: an unsweetened custard pie usually having a savory filling (such as spinach, mushrooms, or ham)

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Brunch on potato crust quiche with spinach, feta and bacon 3. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025 Then pack a picnic lunch of French bread, cheese, and fruit—or order a meal from your favorite deli or restaurant (quiche, anyone?). Laura Broadwell, Parents, 1 May 2025 This creamy, salty, cheesy quiche is topped with fresh, tender asparagus and baked in a hearty crust. Randy Graham, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025 Fancy Flourish 10-Inch Stoneware Pie Pan Bake and serve pies, tarts, or quiches in this beautiful red dish all year long. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quiche

Word History

Etymology

French, from French dialect (Lorraine)

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quiche was in 1933

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“Quiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiche. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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