What does the cryptic crossword clue "Female’s ordinary name for wader (5)" mean?

The definition is "wader". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HER (synonym="Female's") + O (abbreviation="ordinary") + N (abbreviation="name") = HERON; definition: "wader" The answer is HERON.

Female’s ordinary name for wader (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16246 | 15 Down | 2020-02-07 flower

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