What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quality of ladies very ordinary (3,8)" mean?

The definition is "ordinary". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BOG (synonym="toilet, e.g. the ladies") + STANDARD (synonym="very ordinary") = BOGSTANDARD; definition: "ordinary" The answer is BOGSTANDARD.

Quality of ladies very ordinary (3,8)

Guardian Cryptic #29375 | 1 Across | 2024-05-06 flower

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