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Is around, perhaps, but it disappeared ages ago (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dinosaur

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'it disappeared ages ago' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'is around perhaps' is the wordplay.
'perhaps' is an anagram indicator.
'is'+'around'='isaround'
'isaround' with letters rearranged gives 'DINOSAUR'.

'but' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for dinosaur that I've seen before include "Extinct monster like Barney, children's TV pal" , "Prehistoric monster from Jurassic era" , "Settle under canvas" , "Extinct beast" , "Eg, triceratops" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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