Couple of females carrying a bundle (5)

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sheaf

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'a bundle' is the definition.
('sheaf' can be a synonym of 'bundle')

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(Other definitions for sheaf that I've seen before include "Reaper's bundle" , "Bundle, as of reeds for thatching" , "Bundle, of grain stalks say" , "Bundle of several things tied together" , "set of papers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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