What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ear of horse with hard growth on the front (7)" mean?

The definition is "Ear". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CORN (synonym="‘hard growth’") + COB (synonym="‘horse’") = CORNCOB; definition: "Ear" The answer is CORNCOB.

Ear of horse with hard growth on the front (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29148 | 1 Across | 2023-08-14 flower

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