quiche
noun/kiʃ/
Frequency rank: #18,422 most common English word
Meaning
A savory open pastry tart filled with a mixture of eggs, cream, and other ingredients such as cheese or vegetables.
Example sentence
She brought quiche to the office party, and everyone loved the flaky crust and creamy egg filling.
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