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quiche

quiche

noun KEESH Rare

Usage Note

Quiche originated in the Lorraine region of France; quiche lorraine is the classic version with lardons and eggs. The word is borrowed from Alsatian/German Küche (kitchen). In colloquial French, quiche can also mean a stupid or clueless person (informal insult).

Examples

"Elle prépare une quiche lorraine pour le déjeuner."

Natural Translation

She is making a quiche lorraine for lunch.

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