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Lion and mule collapsed on the floor (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

linoleum

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'the floor' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'lion and mule collapsed' is the wordplay.
'and' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'collapsed' indicates anagramming the letters.
'lion' put after 'mule' is 'mulelion'.
'mulelion' is an anagram of 'LINOLEUM'.

'on' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for linoleum that I've seen before include "Kind of floor covering with shiny surface" , "Type of floor covering" , "Mule/lion cross for a floor covering" , "Canvas-backed floor covering" , "Common floor covering, often in kitchen" .)

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