What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prominent feature on ordinary material for trousers (5)" mean?

The definition is "trousers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHIN (synonym="Prominent feature") + O (abbreviation="ordinary") = CHINO; definition: "trousers" The answer is CHINO.

Prominent feature on ordinary material for trousers (5)

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