What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pacify primate eating vegetables (7)" mean?

The definition is "Pacify". The wordplay uses charade, container. APE (synonym of "primate") + PEAS (synonym of "vegetables") [container: "eating"]; definition: "Pacify" The answer is APPEASE.

Pacify primate eating vegetables (7)

Independent Cryptic #11916 | 14 Across | 2024-12-18 flower

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