What does the cryptic crossword clue "Breed in Grand National from Europe (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Breed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GREAT (synonym=""grand"") + DANE (synonym=""national from Europe"") = GREATDANE; definition: "Breed" The answer is GREATDANE.

Breed in Grand National from Europe (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29627 | 15 Down | 2025-02-25 flower

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