What does the cryptic crossword clue "Coat reapplied with flair in building with eight columns (9)" mean?

The definition is "building with eight columns". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of COAT (synonym="… reapplied") + STYLE (synonym="flair/elegance") = OCTASTYLE; definition: "building with eight columns" The answer is OCTASTYLE.

Coat reapplied with flair in building with eight columns (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29013 | 19 Across | 2023-03-09 flower

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