What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tongue: deer has one (5)" mean?

The definition is "Tongue:". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HIND (synonym="deer") + I (abbreviation="one") = HINDI; definition: "Tongue:" The answer is Hindi.

Tongue: deer has one (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3021 | 8 Across | 2019-09-15 flower

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