pawpaw

paw·paw

noun

Definition of PAWPAW

1

\pə-ˈpȯ\ : papaya

2

\ˈpä-(ˌ)pȯ, ˈpȯ-\ : a North American tree (Asimina triloba) of the custard-apple family with purple flowers and an edible green-skinned fruit; also : its fruit

Variants of PAWPAW

paw·paw also pa·paw

Origin of PAWPAW

probably modification of Spanish papaya

First Known Use: 1624

Rhymes with PAWPAW

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