What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fine Irish tree (3)" mean?

The definition is "tree". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (abbreviation="Fine") + IR (abbreviation="Irish") = FIR; definition: "tree" The answer is FIR.

Fine Irish tree (3)

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