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Zoo resident offering the smallest bit of pride? (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lion cub

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This clue could be a double definition.

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

'the smallest bit of pride?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'offering' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for lion cub that I've seen before include "Creature" , "Young pride member" , "Elsa's offspring possibly (Born Free)" , "beastly prince?" , "Baby feline" .)

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