What does the cryptic crossword clue "Classic beauty peculiar to English female — only her (5,2,4)" mean?

The definition is "Classic beauty". The wordplay uses a hidden word. anagram of TO (synonym="peculiar") + ONLY (synonym="ONLY") + HER (synonym="HER") + E (synonym="English") + F (synonym="peculiar") = HELEN OF TROY; definition: "Classic beauty" The answer is HELEN OF TROY.

Classic beauty peculiar to English female — only her (5,2,4)

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