What does the cryptic crossword clue "Temptress in food shop meeting prince from the East (7)" mean?

The definition is "Temptress". The wordplay uses a reversal. DELI (synonym="DELI") + HAL (reversal="Shakespearean and cruciverbal prince") = DELILAH; definition: "Temptress" The answer is DELILAH.

Temptress in food shop meeting prince from the East (7)

Times Cryptic #28585 | 16 Across | 2023-04-24 flower

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