What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plate of honey eaten by tellytubby (7)" mean?

The definition is "Plate". The wordplay uses charade, container. MEL (synonym of "honey") + LALA (synonym of "tellytubby") [container: "eaten"]; definition: "Plate" The answer is LAMELLA.

Plate of honey eaten by tellytubby (7)

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