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Fitted with small pipes over the opening (5)

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debut

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'the opening' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for debut that I've seen before include "First appearance in society" , "First appearance, coming out" , "Start -- launch" , "The coming out of a society girl" , "Aurora" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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