Etymology

quiche lorraine

Today it means: A type of quiche, originally from the area of Lorraine in France, made with cheese and bacon. Full definition →

French quiche lorraine
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  1. French · borrowed fromquiche lorraine
  2. English todayquiche lorraine

From French quiche lorraine, using the feminine of lorrain (“from Lorraine”).

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