What does the cryptic crossword clue "A large tree growing in European mountains (6)" mean?

The definition is "growing in European mountains". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("A") + L (synonym of "large") + PINE (synonym of "tree") = ALPINE; definition: "growing in European mountains" The answer is ALPINE.

A large tree growing in European mountains (6)

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