What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spring back with green during more than half of April (6)" mean?

The definition is "Spring back". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ECO (synonym="ECO") in RIL (synonym="RIL") = RECOIL; definition: "Spring back" The answer is RECOIL.

Spring back with green during more than half of April (6)

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