What does the cryptic crossword clue "European houses finished in capital (6)" mean?

The definition is "capital". The wordplay uses charade, container. SERB (synonym of "European") + UP (abbreviation of "finished") [container: "in"]; definition: "capital" The answer is SUPERB.

European houses finished in capital (6)

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