Name of a lesser genius (5)
I believe the answer is:
serge
'name' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'of a lesser genius' is the wordplay.
'of' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'SERGE' is hidden within 'lesser genius'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for serge that I've seen before include "Frenchman" , "Stuff" , "A twill fabric" , "Twilled fabric; name" , "Durable fabric" .)