Gently water the flowers (5)

I believe the answer is:

spray

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This clue might be a double definition.

'gently water' is the first definition.
'spray' can be an answer for 'water' (I've seen this before). I'm unsure of the 'gently' bit.

'the flowers' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for spray that I've seen before include "Spindrift, flower bunch" , "Sprinkle water on - a small bouquet" , "posy of flowers" , "Disperse in tiny drops" , "jet?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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