What does the cryptic crossword clue "European lady taking mum’s pulse (7)" mean?

The definition is "pulse". The wordplay uses charade, container. E (synonym of "European") + DAME (synonym of "lady") + MA (synonym of "mum's") [container: "taking"]; definition: "pulse" The answer is EDAMAME.

European lady taking mum’s pulse (7)

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