Overhanging protection or shelter (6)

I believe the answer is:

canopy

(Other definitions for canopy that I've seen before include "Hangong cover as over a bed" , "Ornamental covering" , "Covering over four-poster, etc" , "Hanging cover forming shelter over bed or throne" , "in the topmost branches" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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