What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leaf insect's colourful display (7)" mean?

The definition is "colourful display". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAGE (synonym="Leaf") + ANT (abbreviation="insect's") = PAGEANT; definition: "colourful display" The answer is Pageant.

Leaf insect's colourful display (7)

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