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Culinary result of the taxidermist's action! (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stuffing

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This clue could be a double definition.

'culinary result' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'taxidermist's action' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of the' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for stuffing that I've seen before include "good beating" , "fill very full" , "What goes inside!" , "Overfilling" , "See 1" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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