QUICHE


Meaning of QUICHE in English

I. (ˈ)kē|chā noun

( plural quiche or quiches )

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Spanish quiché, of American Indian origin

1.

a. : an Indian people of south central Guatemala

b. : a member of such people

2. : the Mayan language of the Quiche people

II. ˈkēsh noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from German dialect (Lorraine) küche, diminutive of kuche, kuchen cake, from Old High German kuocho — more at cake

: a baked custard pie usually having an added savory ingredient (as chopped ham, seafood, or vegetables)

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