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Gets a whiff of uncovered language of Sri Lanka (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inhales

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'gets' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to bodily activities as well as being verbs in their -s form.
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(Other definitions for inhales that I've seen before include "Breathes in" , "Takes into the lungs" , "shows sign of life!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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