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Roll a constant husband leaves on plate? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spinach

'leaves on plate?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'roll a constant husband' is the wordplay.
'roll' becomes 'spin' (spin is a kind of roll).
'constant' becomes 'c' (mathematical abbreviation).
'husband' becomes 'h'.
'spin'+'a'+'c'+'h'='SPINACH'

(Other definitions for spinach that I've seen before include "Dark green vegetable" , "Vegetable, source of iron" , "Blackboard stand" , "Vegetable leaves" , "Vegetable plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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