What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vegetable repeats in the stomach (3)" mean?

The definition is "Vegetable". The wordplay uses a hidden word. hidden inside / in the stomach of [re]-PEA-[ts] [rep]-EAT-[s] edit thanks to Crispy in the comments The answer is PEA.

Vegetable repeats in the stomach (3)

Guardian Cryptic #29578 | 24 Across | 2024-12-30 flower

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