flies' graveyard

English

Etymology

The currants or raisins are supposed to resemble dead flies.

Noun

flies' graveyard (plural flies' graveyards)

  1. (Britain, slang) A sweet pastry filled with currants or raisins.

Synonyms
  • fly pie
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