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He's abandoned Greek lady (5)

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I believe the answer is:

ellen

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(Other definitions for ellen that I've seen before include "English actress, ____ Terry (1847-1928)" , "Terry perhaps" , "It could be Terry" , "MacArthur, round-the-world yachtswoman" , "Dame - - Macarthur (naut.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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