papaya

[ puh-pah-yuh ]

/ pəˈpɑ yə /

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noun

the large, yellow, melonlike fruit of a tropical American shrub or small tree, Carica papaya, eaten raw or cooked.

the tree itself.

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Also called pawpaw.

Origin of papaya

1760–70; <Spanish <Carib (Hispaniola)

OTHER WORDS FROM papaya

pa·pa·yan, adjective

Words nearby papaya

paparazzo, papauma, papaveraceous, papaverine, papaw, papaya, Papeete, papelera, Papen, paper, paperback

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How to use papaya in a sentence

There are also enzyme exfoliants, which come from fruits such as papaya, pineapple and pumpkin.
Exfoliating isn’t necessary. But if you do it, follow the tips from these dermatologists.|Janna Mandell|April 12, 2021|Washington Post
Thus we were thrilled when the New York–based Papaya King opened its first West Coast location in Hollywood in late May.
Lights, Camera, Cocktails|Brody Brown|September 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Papaya and Arugula Salad by Anne Byrn The Dinner Doctor offers a salad to please both the palate and the eye.
What to Eat|Cookstr.com|July 28, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Papaya is not as sweet as mango or peach, but it gives a salad great texture, flavor, and color.
What to Eat|Cookstr.com|July 28, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Merian has figured the caterpillar of another moth which feeds upon the Papaw-tree (Carica Papaya) with similar hairs.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4)|William Kirby
As dessert a great dish of fresh papaya cut up into squares and soaking in its own juice, was served.
In Indian Mexico (1908)|Frederick Starr
In some countries they wrap meat in papaya leaves for several hours before eating in order to soften it.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines|T. H. Pardo de Tavera
“Santa Ana's house is full of bullets” is rather pretty description for the papaya.
A Little Book of Filipino Riddles|Various
Another valuable fruit indigenous to this country is the Papaia (Carica papaya).
The Hawaiian Islands|The Department of Foreign Affairs

British Dictionary definitions for papaya

papaya

/ (pəˈpaɪə) /

noun

a Caribbean evergreen tree, Carica papaya, with a crown of large dissected leaves and large green hanging fruit: family Caricaceae

the fruit of this tree, having a yellow or reddish orange sweet edible pulp and small black seeds

Also called: papaw, pawpaw

Derived forms of papaya

papayan, adjective

Word Origin for papaya

C15 papaye, from Spanish papaya, from an American Indian language; compare Carib ababai

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