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Part of a carol strongly opposed (6)

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averse

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This might be a double definition.

'part of a carol' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'strongly opposed' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for averse that I've seen before include "Having a strong opposition (to)" , "Indisposed" , "Strongly opposed (to something)" , "Disinclined, loath" , "Having a strong dislike" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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