What does the cryptic crossword clue "Talk about Northern fancy (6)" mean?

The definition is "Talk". The wordplay uses charade, container. ORATE (synonym of "Talk") + N (synonym of "Northern") [container: "about"]; definition: "fancy" The answer is ORNATE.

Talk about Northern fancy (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29358 | 24 Across | 2024-04-16 flower

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