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Chess piece whose name is derived from the Persian for "chariot" (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rook

(Other definitions for rook that I've seen before include "man on board" , "flier" , "Crow-like bird" , "embattled man" , "Use deceit to get money" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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