What does the cryptic crossword clue "Delight shown by European once here? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Delight". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (abbreviation="European") + LATE (synonym="once") = ELATE; definition: "Delight" The answer is ELATE.

Delight shown by European once here? (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17325 | 20 Down | 2024-03-29 flower

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