shoofly

noun

shoo·​fly ˈshü-ˌflī 

1

: a child's rocker having the seat built on or usually between supports representing an animal figure

2

: any of several plants held to repel flies

Word History

Etymology

shoo entry 1 + fly

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing shoofly

• shoofly pie