What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fruit left in bond at home by European (10)" mean?

The definition is "Fruit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (synonym of "left") + CEMENT (synonym of "bond") + IN (abbreviation of "home") + E (abbreviation of "European"); definition: "Fruit" The answer is CLEMENTINE.

Fruit left in bond at home by European (10)

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