What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pal idly disturbed leaf on pond (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "leaf on pond". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PAL + IDLY = LILYPAD; definition: "leaf on pond" The answer is LILYPAD.

Pal idly disturbed leaf on pond (4,3)

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