What does the cryptic crossword clue "Where porridge tasted by European, but not an egg, say (4,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GERM (synonym="GERM") + CELL (synonym="where porridge – slang for prison sentence – tasted") = GERMCELL The answer is GERMCELL.

Where porridge tasted by European, but not an egg, say (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29235 | 21 Across | 2023-11-23 flower

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