Short fellow left cheese (4)

I believe the answer is:

brie

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

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for brie that I've seen before include "Soft, creamy French cheese" , "Round soft Fr. cheese" , "Soft and creamy mild white cheese" , "French cream cheese" , "French produce" .)

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

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