Crossword Genius

Violent language from star priest? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

celebrant

'priest?' is the definition.
(I know that celebrant is a type of priest)

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

(Other definitions for celebrant that I've seen before include "person performing rite" , "An officiating priest, especially at Eucharist" , "One performing a rite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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