What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attic in which Anita foolishly keeps bird (8)" mean?

The definition is "Attic". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HEN (synonym="HEN") + ANITA (synonym="ANITA") = ATHENIAN; definition: "Attic" The answer is ATHENIAN.

Attic in which Anita foolishly keeps bird (8)

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