What does the cryptic crossword clue "At rear of pasture, thin tree (5)" mean?

The definition is "tree". The wordplay uses charade, parts. E (last letter of "pasture,") + BONY (synonym of "thin") [last letter: "At"]; definition: "tree" The answer is EBONY.

At rear of pasture, thin tree (5)

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