What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woman’s purpose, to pick up dreamy lover (6)" mean?

The definition is "dreamy lover". The wordplay uses a reversal. HER (synonym="woman’s") + AIM (reversal="purpose") = HERMIA; definition: "dreamy lover" The answer is HERMIA.

Woman’s purpose, to pick up dreamy lover (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29609 | 19 Down | 2025-02-04 flower

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