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101 in the strobile (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cone

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'the strobile' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for cone that I've seen before include "Roadworks marker" , "Geometrical shape" , "Ice cream holder" , "Road works marker" , "Tapering solid" .)

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