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Rich American alcoholic (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lush

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This clue might be a double definition.

'rich' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'american alcoholic' is the second definition.
'lush' can be an answer for 'alcoholic' (synonyms). I am unsure of the 'american' bit.

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(Other definitions for lush that I've seen before include "Luxuriant; very rich" , "one mortal too often" , "he drinks a lot!" , "Lavish - boozer" , "Succulent - heavy drinker" .)

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