___ Brush, a fictional red fox (5)

I believe the answer is:

basil

(Other definitions for basil that I've seen before include "Mediterranean herb" , "Herb of mint family" , "Fellow" , "Doctor of the fourth century" , "Aromatic plant used as a herb" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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