What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cat taking water in French country house (7)" mean?

The definition is "country house". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHAT (synonym="CHAT") + EAU (synonym="EAU") = CHATEAU; definition: "French country house" The answer is CHATEAU.

Cat taking water in French country house (7)

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