What does the cryptic crossword clue "One tree in the French island (2,5)" mean?

The definition is "island". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LA (abbreviation of "French") + PALM (synonym of "tree") + A (abbreviation of "One"); definition: "island" The answer is LAPALMA.

One tree in the French island (2,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29059 | 18 Across | 2023-05-02 flower

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