What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative members of parliament are hoods (5)" mean?

The definition is "hoods". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym of "Conservative") + OWLS (synonym of "members of parliament"); definition: "hoods" The answer is COWLS.

Conservative members of parliament are hoods (5)

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