What does the cryptic crossword clue "Did quail in bit of stock with European wine (7)" mean?

The definition is "Did". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COW (synonym="bit of stock") + E (synonym="European") + RED (synonym="wine") = COWERED; definition: "Did quail" The answer is COWERED.

Did quail in bit of stock with European wine (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29092 | 4 Down | 2023-06-09 flower

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