What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dying to bury bone in mass of earth (8)" mean?

The definition is "Dying". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RIB (synonym="bone") in MOUND (synonym="mass of earth") = MORIBUND; definition: "Dying" The answer is MORIBUND.

Dying to bury bone in mass of earth (8)

Times Cryptic #28598 | 9 Across | 2023-05-09 flower

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