What does the cryptic crossword clue "Left an aquatic bird light (7)" mean?

The definition is "Left". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (synonym of "Left") + AN (synonym of "an") + TERN (synonym of "aquatic bird"); definition: "light" The answer is LANTERN.

Left an aquatic bird light (7)

Guardian Cryptic #25314 | 19 Down | 2011-05-05 flower

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