Quiches

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of savory pie filled with a mixture of eggs, milk, and various ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, or meats
2. A baked dish characterized by a pastry crust and a filling that is typically a custard made from eggs and cream, often with other ingredients added
3. A culinary creation featuring a flaky crust filled with a blend of beaten eggs, cream, and various savory elements such as ham, spinach, or cheese

Etymology: The name comes from German "Kuchen," the ordinary word for cake. It reached French by way of the Lorraine region of northeastern France, where the local dialect used "Kuche" for this kind of baked dish, and French speakers adopted it as "quiche." "Quiches" is simply the plural of that French loanword, formed with the English "-es" ending that many nouns ending in "-e" take in the plural.

Synonyms: tarts, pies