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Leaves mum drinking half of pina colada (7)

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spinach

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'leaves' is the definition.
(leafy vegetable)

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(Other definitions for spinach that I've seen before include "Popeye the Sailor's favourite vegetable" , "something to eat" , "leaves on plate?" , "Popeye's strength-giver" , "Popeye the Sailor's vegetable of choice" .)

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