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Empty three-master of the late Renaissance? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

baroque

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'empty three-master of the late renaissance?' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'empty' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'empty' could be 'o' and 'o' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'barque' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for baroque that I've seen before include "With elaborate ornamentation" , "Ornamental style" , "Ornate architectural style" , "Highly ornate in style" , "Florid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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