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Duckweed reportedly forming large area across the pond (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

idaho

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'pond' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for idaho that I've seen before include "Rocky Mountain state" , "The Gem State (US)" , "North-western state of America" , "NW state of USA" , "O, I had a change in this state" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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