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Evergreen that covers romance (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mistletoe

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'evergreen that covers romance' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both plants as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for mistletoe that I've seen before include "Evergreen plant" , "Kissed-under plant" , "People kiss under this plant" , "incitement to lovers?" , "White-berried parasite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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