What does the cryptic crossword clue "Display daughter with distinctive eye make-up (10)" mean?

The definition is "with distinctive eye make-up". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPECTACLE (synonym="display, as a noun") + D (synonym="abbreviation for daughter") = SPECTACLED; definition: "with distinctive eye make-up" The answer is SPECTACLED.

Display daughter with distinctive eye make-up (10)

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