Man also called Herb? (5)

I believe the answer is:

basil

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This clue could be a double definition.

'man' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'called herb?' is the second definition.
'basil' can be an answer for 'herb?' (basil is a herb). I am unsure of the 'called' bit.

'also' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for basil that I've seen before include "Herb; forename" , "Herb of mint family" , "Plant; Brush; Fawlty" , "A herb; --- Brush, Fawlty" , "comic character" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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