Brazilian patriotic piece (3)
I believe the answer is:
rio
'brazilian patriotic piece' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.
'brazilian patriotic piece' is the wordplay.
'piece' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'RIO' is hidden within 'brazilian patriotic'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rio that I've seen before include "Manchester United player in South American city, in short?" , "- Ferdinand, footballer" , "The ... Grande borders Texas and Mexico" , "Flying Down to -, Astaire, Rogers film" , "Location of next Olympic Games, in short" .)