What does the cryptic crossword clue "Painting of fresh cod with tails removed (6)" mean?

The definition is "Painting". The wordplay uses a deletion. FRES (synonym="FRES") + CO (synonym="CO") = FRESCO; definition: "Painting" The answer is FRESCO.

Painting of fresh cod with tails removed (6)

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