The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MIDINETTE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result MIDINETTE
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What does MIDINETTE mean?
MIDINETTE noun- A female salesperson, a shopgirl, especially in Paris; a vacuous but fashionable young woman.
- A type of miniature climbing rose.