quiche

/ˈkiːʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a French dish consisting of a pastry crust topped with a filling of eggs, cream, and various ingredients such as vegetables, meat, or cheese.

“She decided to make a quiche for breakfast, using eggs, mushrooms, and cheese as the filling.”

2. verb

to cook or fill with a quiche mixture

“The chef quiched the pie crust and then filled it with the egg mixture.”

Synonyms

  • egg tart
  • savory tart

Antonyms

  • sweet tart