Genie of the lamp? (6)

I believe the answer is:

spirit

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'the lamp?' is the definition.
(spirit lamp is a kind of lamp)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for spirit that I've seen before include "Courage, determination" , "Typical mood; ghost" , "Distilled liquor" , "Vivacity" , "The sort of drink" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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