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papaya

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Noun — A tropical fruit tree bearing large, sweet, orange-fleshed fruit, or the fruit itself.

Synonyms

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish papaya, from an Indigenous Caribbean (Lokono) word — a doublet of "pawpaw."

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What does “papaya” mean?

The word “papaya” means a tropical fruit tree bearing large, sweet, orange-fleshed fruit, or the fruit itself. In plain terms, a sweet tropical fruit with orange flesh and black seeds, or the tree it grows on.

How do you pronounce “papaya”?

“Papaya” is pronounced puh-PEYE-uh (/pəˈpaɪ.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “papaya” in a sentence?

Here is “papaya” used in a sentence: “She sliced a ripe papaya for breakfast.”

What is another word for “papaya”?

Words with a similar meaning to “papaya” include pawpaw.

What part of speech is “papaya”?

“Papaya” is a noun.

Where does the word “papaya” come from?

The word “papaya” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish papaya, from an Indigenous Caribbean (Lokono) word — a doublet of "pawpaw.".

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