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Place of labour? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

natal

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This might be a double definition.

'place' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of labour?' is the second definition.
(relating to childbirth or labour)

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(Other definitions for natal that I've seen before include "Province of South Africa" , "Pertaining to birth" , "former SA province" , "Relating to the time of one's birth" , "Of or from one's birth - in S African province" .)

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