What does the cryptic crossword clue "Child comprehending Arabic form of divination (5)" mean?

The definition is "Child". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AR (synonym="abbreviation for Arabic") in TOT (synonym="small child") = TAROT; definition: "form of divination" The answer is TAROT.

Child comprehending Arabic form of divination (5)

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