What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fruit, almost a pound once topped (6)" mean?

The definition is "Fruit,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). QUI (deletion) + NCE (deletion) = QUINCE; definition: "Fruit," The answer is QUINCE.

Fruit, almost a pound once topped (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29534 | 24 Across | 2024-11-07 flower

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