pawpaw
The origin and history of pawpaw.
Etymology
This word passed through Portuguese and Spanish papaya, going back to Lokono papáia; compare also Kari'na kapaja. It is a doublet of papaya. An alternative account traces it to Yuchi pahpah.
The origin and history of pawpaw.
This word passed through Portuguese and Spanish papaya, going back to Lokono papáia; compare also Kari'na kapaja. It is a doublet of papaya. An alternative account traces it to Yuchi pahpah.
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