What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stone in fruit, large (5)" mean?

The definition is "Stone". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PEAR (synonym of "fruit,") + L (synonym of "large"); definition: "Stone" The answer is PEARL.

Stone in fruit, large (5)

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