What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ring old English bird (6)" mean?

The definition is "Ring". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HOOP (synonym of "Ring") + O (synonym of "old") + E (synonym of "English"); definition: "bird" The answer is HOOPOE.

Ring old English bird (6)

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