What does the cryptic crossword clue "Asked to adopt bird with deformed limbs? (3-6)" mean?

The definition is "with deformed limbs?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OWL (synonym="bird") in BEGGED (synonym="asked") = BOWLEGGED; definition: "with deformed limbs?" The answer is BOWLEGGED.

Asked to adopt bird with deformed limbs? (3-6)

Independent Cryptic #1647 | 23 Across | 2021-09-19 flower

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