What does the cryptic crossword clue "Calm grew outside European Parliament (6)" mean?

The definition is "Calm". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EP (synonym="European Parliament – it’s in Chambers") in ROSE (synonym="grew") = REPOSE; definition: "Calm" The answer is REPOSE.

Calm grew outside European Parliament (6)

Times Cryptic #28154 | 17 Across | 2021-12-07 flower

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