What does the cryptic crossword clue "Talk about an obsequious devotee! (7)" mean?

The definition is "Talk". The wordplay uses charade, container. SPIEL (synonym of "Talk") + AN (synonym of "an") [container: "about"]; definition: "obsequious devotee!" The answer is SPANIEL.

Talk about an obsequious devotee! (7)

Guardian Cryptic #27494 | 15 Across | 2018-04-27 flower

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