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Short fellow leaving cheese (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

brie

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'cheese' is the definition.
(Brie is an example)

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(Other definitions for brie that I've seen before include "Bergamot-flavoured tea" , "cheesy stuff" , "French cream cheese" , "dairy product" , "Round soft Fr. cheese" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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