What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fancy pigeon Greek character needed on top (3)" mean?

The definition is "Fancy pigeon". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. NU (abbreviation of "Greek") + N (first letter of "needed") [first letter: "character"]; definition: "Fancy pigeon" The answer is NUN.

Fancy pigeon Greek character needed on top (3)

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