What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tiny holes in floor covering in colonnade (7)" mean?

The definition is "Tiny holes". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAT (synonym of "floor covering") + STOA (synonym of "colonnade"); definition: "Tiny holes" The answer is STOMATA.

Tiny holes in floor covering in colonnade (7)

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