noun
pawpaw
Pawpaw (noun) means any of a number of trees that produce fruit you can eat.
noun
1
Any of a number of trees that produce fruit you can eat.
2
Any tree or shrub of the genus Asimina, native to eastern North America, in particular the common pawpaw (Asimina triloba).
3
Papaya, a tropical fruit tree grown widely around the world.
4
Mountain pawpaw, a fruit tree that grows naturally in South America.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pawpaw?
"pawpaw" (noun) means any of a number of trees that produce fruit you can eat.
What is another word for pawpaw?
Other words for "pawpaw" include papaia, papaw, papaya.
What are the different meanings of pawpaw?
"pawpaw" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of a number of trees that produce fruit you can eat; 2. Any tree or shrub of the genus Asimina, native to eastern North America, in particular the common pawpaw (Asimina triloba); 3. Papaya, a tropical fruit tree grown widely around the world.
