quiche lorraine

noun

often capitalized L
: a quiche containing cheese and bacon bits

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The menu features quiche lorraine, lamb loin, salmon, beef filets, crab and Berkshire ham. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023 Our recipe for an old-school quiche Lorraine features bacon and Gruyère with a hint of cayenne and chives for garnish. Saveur, 15 May 2020

Word History

Etymology

French, quiche of Lorraine

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quiche lorraine was in 1926

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“Quiche lorraine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiche%20lorraine. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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