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Leaf insect: it might be colourful (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pageant

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'it might be colourful' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'leaf insect' is the wordplay.
'leaf' becomes 'page' (page is a kind of leaf).
'insect' becomes 'an't' (ant is a kind of insect).
'page'+'ant'='PAGEANT'

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(Other definitions for pageant that I've seen before include "Elaborate procession on historical theme" , "elaborate display" , "Spectacular ceremony" , "Tableaux or dramatic scenes depicting historical events" , "Dramatic performance" .)

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