What does the cryptic crossword clue "The girl from Lima is reading (7)" mean?

The definition is "reading". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PERU (synonym="PERU") + SAL (synonym="SAL") = PERUSAL; definition: "reading" The answer is PERUSAL.

The girl from Lima is reading (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29112 | 5 Across | 2023-07-03 flower

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