What does the cryptic crossword clue "European queen with talent for being calm (10)" mean?

The definition is "being calm". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym of "European") + QU (synonym of "queen") + ABILITY (synonym of "talent"); definition: "being calm" The answer is EQUABILITY.

European queen with talent for being calm (10)

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