What does the cryptic crossword clue "Diamonds linked with little country tribe once (5)" mean?

The definition is "tribe once". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ICE (synonym="ICE") + NI (synonym="Northern Island") = ICENI; definition: "tribe once" The answer is ICENI.

Diamonds linked with little country tribe once (5)

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