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Quiche

Quiche

1 9.9
A person from a native Maya group in south-central Guatemala
  • noun
  • /ˈkiːʃ/
translation icon : quiché
  • The Quiche people are known for their rich cultural heritage and unique traditions.

Examples

  • I can tell a Cachiquel from a Mam from a Quiche.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • He speaks Quiche fluently, making him a valuable resource for the community.

  • During my visit, I learned about the Quiche's fascinating history and their role in Mayan civilization.

Synonyms

Maya
vsQuiche
5.1

A native people of Mexico and Central America, especially in Yucatán, Guatemala, and Belize

is a local subgroup living in south central Guatemala rather than the wider region

Idioms

real men don't eat quiche
  • Offensive
9.6

A joking phrase that shows old ideas about how men should act

Compounds

quiche Lorraine
1 5.1

A rich open pie made of pastry filled with eggs, cream, cheese and bacon

Quiche language
9.9

A Mayan language the Quiche people speak in Guatemala

quiche-eater
  • Offensive
8.6

A person who likes to eat quiche and is seen as fashionable

Surface Forms

Quiche singular
Quiches plural

Etymology

Quiche comes from the group's own name K'iche', often written in Spanish as Quiché. One common translation of K'iche' is 'many trees', so the name refers to the people from that place and is why we call them the Quiche people.