What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quiet woman operating in Irish river (7)" mean?

The definition is "Irish river". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SH (abbreviation="Quiet") + ANN (synonym="woman") + ON (synonym="operating") = SHANNON; definition: "Irish river" The answer is SHANNON.

Quiet woman operating in Irish river (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17081 | 10 Across | 2023-04-21 flower

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