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shoofly

/ˈʃuːflaɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does shoofly mean?

noun

A type of molasses cookie, often made with a gooey center, or a type of fly that is attracted to molasses.

Example

"The shoofly pie was a hit at the bake sale, with its gooey molasses center."

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