What does the cryptic crossword clue ""Lassie" translated to accommodate one part of Europe (7)" mean?

The definition is "Europe". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of LASSIE (""Lassie"") + I (abbreviation of "one") [anagram: "translated"] = SILESIA; definition: "part of Europe" The answer is SILESIA.

"Lassie" translated to accommodate one part of Europe (7)

Guardian Cryptic #21984 | 23 Across | 2000-08-23 flower

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