What does the cryptic crossword clue "March Ides essentially, short time (4)" mean?

The definition is "March". The wordplay uses charade, parts. DE (middle of "Ides") + MO (synonym of "short time") [middle: "essentially,"]; definition: "March" The answer is DEMO.

March Ides essentially, short time (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29026 | 9 Across | 2023-03-24 flower

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