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Church eminence (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steeple

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'church eminence' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for steeple that I've seen before include "Pointed church tower" , "point" , "Pointed structure" , "Tall tower with spire on top of church" , "that the church may be under" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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