What does the cryptic crossword clue "Can it divide an onion? (7)" mean?

The definition is "onion?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SH (synonym="sh! = can it! = a command to be quiet") + ALLOT (synonym="to divide = share out") = SHALLOT; definition: "an onion?" The answer is SHALLOT.

Can it divide an onion? (7)

Independent Cryptic #11814 | 9 Across | 2024-08-21 flower

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