What does the cryptic crossword clue "European resort, flipping empty (8)" mean?

The definition is "European". The wordplay uses a reversal. SPA (synonym="resort") + DRAIN (reversal="empty") = SPANIARD; definition: "European" The answer is SPANIARD.

European resort, flipping empty (8)

Times Cryptic #28718 | 1 Across | 2023-09-26 flower

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