What does the cryptic crossword clue "Name pair that's cultivated type of apple (8)" mean?

The definition is "apple". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NAME + PAIR = PEARMAIN; definition: "apple" The answer is PEARMAIN.

Name pair that's cultivated type of apple (8)

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