flies' graveyard

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

The currants or raisins are supposed to resemble dead flies.

Noun[edit]

flies' graveyard (plural flies' graveyards)

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

Synonyms[edit]

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