What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vegetables taken by worker, poor agricultural labourer (7)" mean?

The definition is "agricultural labourer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PEAS (synonym="Vegetables") + ANT (abbreviation="worker,") = PEASANT; definition: "agricultural labourer" The answer is PEASANT.

Vegetables taken by worker, poor agricultural labourer (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17137 | 9 Across | 2023-07-10 flower

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