quiche

noun

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

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Pies and quiche are also available. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026 To start, the best crust for quiche is pâte brisée, a buttery pastry dough that can be quickly made in a food processor and then chilled for several hours or overnight. Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 Ad-libbing, in addition to quiche, was on the menu tonight. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 Enjoy dishes such as quiche Lorraine and duck liver mousse at Brasserie Kämp, or opt for pan-Asian accompanied by a sake and tea menu at Yume. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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