What does the cryptic crossword clue "Passionate female has little hesitation over opening (7)" mean?

The definition is "Passionate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (abbreviation="female") + ER (abbreviation="little hesitation") + VENT (synonym="opening") = FERVENT; definition: "Passionate" The answer is FERVENT.

Passionate female has little hesitation over opening (7)

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