What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mounted enthusiastic female singer (4)" mean?

The definition is "singer". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of AVID (synonym of "enthusiastic") [reversal: "Mounted"]; definition: "female singer" The answer is DIVA.

Mounted enthusiastic female singer (4)

Guardian Cryptic #28984 | 24 Down | 2023-02-03 flower

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