What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wood, eg, one in North American story (7)" mean?

The definition is "Wood, eg". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (synonym of "one") + N (synonym of "North") + A (synonym of "American") + TALE (synonym of "story"); definition: "Wood, eg," The answer is NATALIE.

Wood, eg, one in North American story (7)

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