River giving its name to what is usually considered the first battle of the Crimean War (4)

I believe the answer is:

alma

(Other definitions for alma that I've seen before include "Battle of the -- was in the Crimean War" , "Essence" , "dancing girl" , "Loving girl" , "Woman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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