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Looking intelligent, like a Member of Parliament? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owlish

I believe this is a double definition.

'looking intelligent' is the first definition.

'like a member of parliament?' is the second definition.
(a group of owls is called a parliament )

(Other definitions for owlish that I've seen before include "solemn and wise in appearance?" , "Having appearance like wise old bird" , "Solemn, wise; like a bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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