What does the cryptic crossword clue "English bird on a lake, immortal? (7)" mean?

The definition is "immortal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym of "English") + TERN (synonym of "bird") + LA (abbreviation of "lake,"); definition: "immortal?" The answer is ETERNAL.

English bird on a lake, immortal? (7)

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