What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woman from eastern Virginia (3)" mean?

The definition is "Woman". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (abbreviation="eastern") + VA (abbreviation="Virginia") = EVA; definition: "Woman" The answer is EVA.

Woman from eastern Virginia (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17111 | 22 Across | 2023-06-02 flower

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