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Natural cover in garden originally (3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fig leaf

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This clue might be a double definition.

'natural cover' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'garden originally' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for fig leaf that I've seen before include "sign of modesty" , "Greenery worn by Adam or Eve" , "Growth on fruit tree - first day cover!" , "Piece of greenery once used to hide nudity, as on statue" , "Adam and Eve attire" .)

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