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Tyro from apothecary grew up steeped in the adventures of Geronimo presumably (6)

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I believe the answer is:

apache

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'tyro' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for apache that I've seen before include "Fierce Indian of American SW, or Paris ruffian" , "member of tribe" , "Member of a native American people" , "Parisian ruffian - Indian" , "North American native tribe" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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