What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thus returning seabird in reservoir (7)" mean?

The definition is "reservoir". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. SIC (synonym of "Thus") + TERN (synonym of "seabird") [reversal: "returning"]; definition: "reservoir" The answer is CISTERN.

Thus returning seabird in reservoir (7)

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