What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chicken cut up with Scottish course (8)" mean?

The definition is "Chicken". The wordplay uses a reversal. LOP (reversal="cut") + TROON (synonym="Scottish golf course") = POLTROON; definition: "Chicken" The answer is POLTROON.

Chicken cut up with Scottish course (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29134 | 7 Down | 2023-07-28 flower

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