What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lush part of rural Kyrgyzstan (4)" mean?

The definition is "Lush". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "lush part of rurAL KYrgyzstan" The answer is ALKY.

Lush part of rural Kyrgyzstan (4)

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