What does the cryptic crossword clue "The female Aphrodite's foremost goddess (4)" mean?

The definition is "goddess". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. HER (synonym of "female") + A (first letter of "Aphrodite's") [first letter: "foremost"]; definition: "goddess" The answer is HERA.

The female Aphrodite's foremost goddess (4)

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