What does the cryptic crossword clue "South American couple bearing a lot of intense pain (10)" mean?

The definition is "South American". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PAT (synonym="PAT") + AGON (synonym="AGON") + IAN (synonym="couple") = PATAGONIAN; definition: "South American" The answer is PATAGONIAN.

South American couple bearing a lot of intense pain (10)

Times Cryptic #28904 | 8 Across | 2024-04-30 flower

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