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Gothic building in which there's a lack of reflection (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

folly

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This clue might be a double definition.

'gothic building in which there's a lack' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to thinking as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'reflection' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for folly that I've seen before include "'Madness, stupidity (5)'" , "Foolish thing" , "mock Gothic building" , "Fatuity" , "Silliness - stupid mistake" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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