noun
pawpaw
Pawpaw (noun) means any of several types of trees having edible fruit.
noun
1
Any of several types of trees having edible fruit
2
Any member of the genus Asimina of trees and shrubs native to eastern North America, especially common pawpaw (Asimina triloba).
3
Papaya (Carica papaya), a widely cultivated tropical fruit tree.
4
Mountain pawpaw (Vasconcellea pubescens), a fruit tree native to South America.
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Etymology
Via Portuguese and Spanish papaya from Lokono papáia; compare also Kari'na kapaja. Doublet of papaya. Alternatively from Yuchi pahpah.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pawpaw?
"pawpaw" (noun) means any of several types of trees having edible fruit.
What are the different meanings of pawpaw?
"pawpaw" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several types of trees having edible fruit; 2. Any member of the genus Asimina of trees and shrubs native to eastern North America, especially common pawpaw (Asimina triloba); 3. Papaya (Carica papaya), a widely cultivated tropical fruit tree.