What does the cryptic crossword clue "Greek character embraced by female creature (7)" mean?

The definition is "creature". The wordplay uses charade, container. CHI (synonym of "Greek character") + EDNA (synonym of "female") [container: "embraced"]; definition: "creature" The answer is ECHIDNA.

Greek character embraced by female creature (7)

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