What does the cryptic crossword clue "Design a long coat shaped like an umbrella? (9)" mean?

The definition is "shaped like an umbrella?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + LONG + COAT = OCTAGONAL; definition: "shaped like an umbrella?" The answer is OCTAGONAL.

Design a long coat shaped like an umbrella? (9)

Independent Cryptic #10919 | 15 Down | 2021-10-11 flower

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