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pawpaw

noun paw·paw

Definition of PAWPAW

1
\pə-ˈp\ :  papaya
2
\ˈpä-(ˌ)p, ˈp-\ :  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
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Origin of PAWPAW

probably modification of Spanish papaya
First Known Use: 1624
PAWPAW Defined for Kids

pawpaw

noun paw·paw

Definition of PAWPAW for Kids

1
\pə-ˈp\ :  papaya
2
\ˈpä-p, ˈp\ :  the greenish or yellow edible fruit of a North American tree with purple flowers

Variants of PAWPAW

paw·paw also pa·paw
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pawpaw

Medical Definition of PAWPAW

variant of papaw

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