Land usable in the production of lichees (5)

I believe the answer is:

chile

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'land' is the definition.
(Chile is an example)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for chile that I've seen before include "South American country" , "S American country, capital Santiago 95)" , "S. American nation" , "Long, thin country" , "Country of S. America" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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