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Definition of quiche
quiche
/kiːʃ/
quiche
Plural:quiches
quiche Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
1
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1
A baked tart with a savory filling thickened with eggs and cream or milk, typically containing ingredients such as cheese, meat, seafood, or vegetables.
Example
"For Sunday brunch, we served a delicious spinach and feta quiche alongside a fresh green salad."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'quiche', originally from the Lorraine dialect 'kichel', which is derived from the German word 'Kuchen', meaning 'cake'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quiche. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quiche