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Leaf insect's colourful display (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pageant

'colourful display' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'leaf insect's' is the wordplay.
'leaf' becomes 'page' (page is a kind of leaf).
'insect' becomes 'ant' (ant is a kind of insect).
'page'+'ant'='PAGEANT'

(Other definitions for pageant that I've seen before include "Dramatic performance" , "Spectacular parade" , "Spectacular ceremony" , "Elaborate procession on historical theme" , "Magnificent parade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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