What does the cryptic crossword clue "In middle of day poor horse is an unusual shape (7)" mean?

The definition is "shape". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NAG (synonym="poor horse") in NOON (synonym="middle of day") = NONAGON; definition: "an unusual shape" The answer is NONAGON.

In middle of day poor horse is an unusual shape (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29064 | 5 Across | 2023-05-08 flower

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