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Ravenous chinchilla finally leaves country (6)

Ross

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hungry

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'ravenous' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for hungry that I've seen before include "Ravenous" , "not satisfied" , "Famished" , "Desiring food" , "Feeling the need for food" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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