What does the cryptic crossword clue "Figure of speech Homer coined to describe dance (8)" mean?

The definition is "Figure". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HOMER (synonym="coined") + TAP (synonym="type of dance") = METAPHOR; definition: "Figure of speech" The answer is METAPHOR.

Figure of speech Homer coined to describe dance (8)

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