What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pigment made from mineral aggregate surrounding church (5)" mean?

The definition is "Pigment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym="CH") + CH (synonym="CH") + RE (synonym="CH") = OCHRE; definition: "Pigment" The answer is OCHRE.

Pigment made from mineral aggregate surrounding church (5)

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