What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fierce woman goes with French author to make cheese (10)" mean?

The definition is "cheese". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GORGON (synonym="Fierce woman") + ZOLA (synonym="French author") = GORGONZOLA; definition: "cheese" The answer is GORGONZOLA.

Fierce woman goes with French author to make cheese (10)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16382 | 2 Down | 2020-08-17 flower

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