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One flapping around the Rhone? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

heron

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'one flapping' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

'around the rhone?' is the wordplay.
'around' indicates an anagram.
'rhone' anagrammed gives 'HERON'.

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(Other definitions for heron that I've seen before include "Wading bird with long neck and legs" , "flier" , "Long-legged long-necked wading bird" , "Large fish-eating bird" , "Grey or white long-legged wading bird" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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