quiche

noun

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

Examples of quiche in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 There’s a full cafe menu of sandwiches, tartines, seasonal salads, omelets, quiches and a burger, as well as an espresso and tea menu. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024 Its savory menu lists classics like croque monsieur, quiche Lorraine, quiche Provence and gougeres — a puff pastry with gruyère and Parmesan. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for quiche 

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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 8 Oct. 2024.

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