What does the cryptic crossword clue "Black cuckoo breeding is invigorating (9)" mean?

The definition is "invigorating". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). ANI (synonym="black cuckoo") + MATING (synonym="breeding") = ANIMATING; definition: "invigorating" The answer is ANIMATING.

Black cuckoo breeding is invigorating (9)

Times Cryptic #28853 | 26 Across | 2024-03-01 flower

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