What does the cryptic crossword clue "Smooth English archdeacon (4)" mean?

The definition is "Smooth". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (abbreviation="English") + VEN (synonym="archdeacon") = EVEN; definition: "Smooth" The answer is EVEN.

Smooth English archdeacon (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17039 | 17 Down | 2023-02-22 flower

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