quiche

noun

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

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The Indiana locations open at 10 a.m. and lean more toward lunch and dinner items, although there are quiches. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2024 Caffè, founded by a brother and sister from Woodstock, has two Woodstock locations and offers Italian coffee, dessert items, sandwiches and quiches. Gary Stoller, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Use it in a quiche or an omelet, or make Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken spinach Pasta. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024 The Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Pie Dish - Merlot $25 at Walmart The pie dish is suitable for baking and serving various recipes, including pies, of course, plus cobblers, crisps, quiches, and tarts. Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024 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 18 Nov. 2024.

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