What does the cryptic crossword clue "Creative impulse of a female, calm American (8)" mean?

The definition is "Creative impulse". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + F (synonym of "female,") + FLAT (synonym of "calm") + US (synonym of "American") = AFFLATUS; definition: "Creative impulse" The answer is AFFLATUS.

Creative impulse of a female, calm American (8)

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