In Greek mythology, a Sicilian shepherd who loved the nymph Galatea (4)

I believe the answer is:

acis

(Other definitions for acis that I've seen before include "shepherd" , "giant" , "Victim of Cyclops" , "--- and Galatea (Handel)" , "Sicilian lover" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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