What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spotted deer unknown in Asia, mostly running (4)" mean?

The definition is "Spotted deer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ASI (synonym="ASI") + X (synonym="unknown") = AXIS; definition: "Spotted deer" The answer is AXIS.

Spotted deer unknown in Asia, mostly running (4)

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