flies' graveyard

English

Etymology

Since the currants or raisins are supposed to resemble dead flies.

Noun

flies' graveyard (plural flies' graveyards)

  1. (UK, slang) A sweet pastry filled with currants or raisins.
    Synonym: fly pie
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