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Scent old motor manufacturer has lifted bonnet? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

orris

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This could be a double definition.

'scent old motor manufacturer' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

'lifted bonnet?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

'has' is the link.

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(Other definitions for orris that I've seen before include "Preparation" , "Fragrant rootstock" , "Iris root in perfumery" , "perfumery ingredient" , "Plant rhizome used in perfumery" .)

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