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Lovers from EU kept apart by English barman? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beaux

'lovers' is the definition.
(plural of beau)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for beaux that I've seen before include "Handsome men" , "Dandies (French style)" , "male escorts" , "Dudes" , "Boy admirers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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