Jaguar cat in ground cover (6)

I believe the answer is:

carpet

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'cover' is the definition.
(carpeting is a kind of covering)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for carpet that I've seen before include "Tear into - floor covering" , "Reprimand severely" , "Woven fabric for the floor" , "Large rug" , "Tear a strip off" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.

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