What does the cryptic crossword clue "I try welcoming bishop in a West African language (4)" mean?

The definition is "a West African language". The wordplay uses charade, container. I (abbreviation of "I") + GO (synonym of "try") + B (synonym of "bishop") [container: "in"]; definition: "a West African language" The answer is IGBO.

I try welcoming bishop in a West African language (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29056 | 21 Across | 2023-04-28 flower

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