What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exotic blooming country is hot (10)" mean?

The definition is "Exotic". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym of "blooming") + LAND (synonym of "country") + IS (synonym of "is") + H (synonym of "hot"); definition: "Exotic" The answer is OUTLANDISH.

Exotic blooming country is hot (10)

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