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Stylish around here in ancient Rome? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chic

'stylish' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'around here in ancient rome?' is the wordplay.
'around' becomes 'c' (abbreviation for 'circa').
'here in ancient rome?' becomes 'hic' ('here' in Latin).
'c'+'hic'='CHIC'

(Other definitions for chic that I've seen before include "Stylishness, elegance" , "A la mode" , "Well turned out" , "Trendy" , "Smart and stylish, in a French kind of way" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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