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Dig up complete flower sample for garden party

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fete

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This clue might be a double definition.

'dig up complete flower sample' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
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'garden party' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for fete that I've seen before include "(Honour with) festivities" , "Elaborate outdoor party" , "Organised series of acts and performances" , "Sale of goods and refreshments to raise funds for charity" , "Garden event" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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