What does the cryptic crossword clue "Roman fighter gives Daisy one kiss (7)" mean?

The definition is "Roman fighter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ASTER (synonym="Daisy") + I (abbreviation="one") + X (abbreviation="kiss") = ASTERIX; definition: "Roman fighter" The answer is ASTERIX.

Roman fighter gives Daisy one kiss (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29295 | 8 Across | 2024-02-02 flower

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