What does the cryptic crossword clue "A turnip prepared for zealot (7)" mean?

The definition is "zealot". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ATURNIP ("A turnip") [anagram: "prepared"] = PURITAN; definition: "zealot" The answer is PURITAN.

A turnip prepared for zealot (7)

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