What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nonsense and obscurity about river amphibian (8)" mean?

The definition is "amphibian". The wordplay uses charade, container. BULL (synonym of "Nonsense") + FOG (synonym of "obscurity") + R (synonym of "river") [container: "about"]; definition: "amphibian" The answer is BULLFROG.

Nonsense and obscurity about river amphibian (8)

Independent Cryptic #11732 | 15 Across | 2024-05-17 flower

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