Scales found in zany hotel? (8)
I believe the answer is:
prunella
'hotel?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for prunella that I've seen before include "Scales maybe" , "It reputedly heals everyone" , "Strong silk" , "-- Scales, actress" , "flower" .)