What does the cryptic crossword clue "Star in Canis Minor goes round (3-2)" mean?

The definition is "Star". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IN (synonym="IN") in PUP (synonym="PUP") = PINUP; definition: "Star" The answer is PINUP.

Star in Canis Minor goes round (3-2)

Guardian Cryptic #27619 | 23 Down | 2018-09-20 flower

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