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Rebuffed, continues to be coquettish, ignoring feminine facial feature (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nostril

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'feature' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both body parts as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for nostril that I've seen before include "Opening of the nose" , "Nasal cavity" , "A hole in the head" , "Nasal opening" , "Breathing channel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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