Quiche is most commonly the name of a savoryhaving a salty or spicy flavor, not sweet baked tart with a custarda thick, creamy mixture of eggs and milk used in cooking filling, often mixed with cheese, ham, seafood, or vegetables. The word can also refer to a Mayanrelating to an Indigenous people of Guatemala and their culture people in Guatemala or the language they speak.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /kiːʃ/
Easy pronunciation: KEESH (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress falls on the only syllable.
This is the food noun meaning a savory egg-and-cream tart, often with cheese, meat, or vegetables.
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Quiche Meaning
a savory egg-and-cream tart, often with cheese, meat, or vegetables
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a tart filled with rich unsweetened custard; often contains other ingredients such as cheese, ham, seafood, or vegetables
Example: We had spinach and feta quiche for brunch.
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Other Meanings of Quiche
Meaning 2
a person who belongs to the Quiche people
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a member of the Mayan people of south central Guatemala
Example: Some Quiche communities preserve traditional customs and language.
Meaning 3
the language spoken by the Quiche people
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the Mayan language spoken by the Quiche
Example: He is learning Quiche to speak with his grandmother.
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Quiche Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- savory tart
a member of the Mayan people of south central Guatemala
- Quiche people
the Mayan language spoken by the Quiche
- Quiche language
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse quiche with a sweet tart, but quiche is usually savory.
- Do not confuse Quiche, the people or language, with quiche, the food.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does quiche mean?
Quiche usually means a savory baked tart made with a custard filling and ingredients like cheese, ham, seafood, or vegetables. It can also refer to a Mayan people in Guatemala or their language.
Is quiche a dessert?
Usually no. Quiche is typically savory, not sweet.
What are the synonyms of quiche?
For the food sense, a close synonym is savory tart. The ethnic and language senses are usually described with phrases such as Quiche people and Quiche language rather than exact one-word synonyms.
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