What does the cryptic crossword clue "On tick, passion for silky fabric (5)" mean?

The definition is "silky fabric". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MO (synonym="MO") + IRE (synonym="IRE") = MOIRE; definition: "silky fabric" The answer is MOIRE.

On tick, passion for silky fabric (5)

Times Cryptic #28627 | 11 Across | 2023-06-12 flower

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