What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nourishment in fruit eaten by insect (7)" mean?

The definition is "insect". The wordplay uses charade, container. LIME (synonym of "fruit") + ANT (synonym of "insect") [container: "eaten"]; definition: "Nourishment" The answer is ALIMENT.

Nourishment in fruit eaten by insect (7)

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