What does the cryptic crossword clue "Love to study mountain nymph (5)" mean?

The definition is "mountain nymph". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="Love") + READ (synonym="to study") = OREAD; definition: "mountain nymph" The answer is OREAD.

Love to study mountain nymph (5)

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