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English poet book omitted in description of English poets? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lake

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'description of english poets?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'english poet book omitted in' is the wordplay.
'english poet' becomes 'blake' (I've seen this in another clue).
'book' becomes 'b' (abbreviation for book).
'omitted in' suggests deleting specific letters.
'blake' with 'b' removed is 'LAKE'.

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(Other definitions for lake that I've seen before include "Visible representation" , "Water in North Italy" , "Expanse of water" , "Pool" , "Superior's one" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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