What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ex-PM put up with fearsome Eurasian (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "fearsome Eurasian". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BROWN (synonym of "Ex-PM") + BEAR (synonym of "put up with"); definition: "fearsome Eurasian" The answer is BROWNBEAR.

Ex-PM put up with fearsome Eurasian (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29079 | 15 Down | 2023-05-25 flower

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