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An Eskimo has one, but two are normal (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ski

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'one but two are normal' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'an eskimo has' is the wordplay.
'has' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'SKI' can be found hidden inside 'eskimo'.

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(Other definitions for ski that I've seen before include "Take part in a winter sport" , "Narrow runner built for travel in snow" , "Go on snow runners" , "Alpine runner" , "runner in winter" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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