What does the cryptic crossword clue "Could be Indian form of canoe (5)" mean?

The definition is "canoe". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CANOE ("canoe") [anagram: "form"] = OCEAN; definition: "Could be Indian" The answer is OCEAN.

Could be Indian form of canoe (5)

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