What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woman beginning to mumble opera song (5)" mean?

The definition is "Woman". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (first_letter="mumble") + ARIA (synonym="opera song") = MARIA; definition: "Woman" The answer is MARIA.

Woman beginning to mumble opera song (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17091 | 13 Across | 2023-05-05 flower

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