What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tree, very large, that is by river (5)" mean?

The definition is "Tree". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OS (synonym of "very large,") + IE (synonym of "that is") + R (synonym of "river"); definition: "Tree," The answer is OSIER.

Tree, very large, that is by river (5)

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