What does the cryptic crossword clue "George avoids seafood (8)" mean?

The definition is "seafood". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GEO (synonym="George") + DUCKS (synonym="avoids") = GEODUCKS; definition: "seafood" The answer is GEODUCKS.

George avoids seafood (8)

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