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Svenson say is an eccentric in little plane? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bonsai

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'little plane?' is the definition.
I know that 'little' relates to this answer. I also know that both the answer and definition are singular nouns

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(Other definitions for bonsai that I've seen before include "Japanese shrub" , "(Cultivation of) dwarf trees" , "The art of growing ornamental dwarfed plants" , "Japanese method of growing miniature plants" , "Little plants" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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