What does the cryptic crossword clue "Animal that grazes in pen put up on island (5)" mean?

The definition is "Animal". The wordplay uses a reversal. BIRO (reversal="pen") + I (synonym="island") = ORIBI; definition: "Animal that grazes" The answer is ORIBI.

Animal that grazes in pen put up on island (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29103 | 6 Down | 2023-06-22 flower

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