What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chap surrounded by fruit who loves eating (8)" mean?

The definition is "who loves eating". The wordplay uses charade, container. MAN (synonym of "Chap") + GOURD (synonym of "fruit") [container: "surrounded"]; definition: "who loves eating" The answer is GOURMAND.

Chap surrounded by fruit who loves eating (8)

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