What does the cryptic crossword clue "Italian perhaps blasting a leg with a gun (8)" mean?

The definition is "Italian". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + LEG + A + GUN = LANGUAGE; definition: "Italian" The answer is LANGUAGE.

Italian perhaps blasting a leg with a gun (8)

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