noun
or paw·paw
( -s )
Etymology: probably modification of Spanish papayo papaya
1. pəˈpȯ, pȯˈpȯ : papaya
2. ˈpä(ˌ)pȯ, ˈpȯ(ˌ)pȯ also pa·pa “
a. : any of several American shrubs or trees of the genus Asimina ; specifically : a No. American tree ( Asimina triloba ) with large obovate leaves, lurid purple flowers, and a large edible fruit
b. : the oblong yellowish sweet fruit of the No. American papaw