What does the cryptic crossword clue "Resinous substance the Spanish mostly give out (5)" mean?

The definition is "Resinous substance". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. EL (abbreviation of "Spanish") + EMIT (synonym of "give") [deletion: "mostly"]; definition: "Resinous substance" The answer is ELEMI.

Resinous substance the Spanish mostly give out (5)

Times Cryptic #28603 | 23 Across | 2023-05-15 flower

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