papaw

noun

pa·​paw

less common spelling of pawpaw

1
pə-ˈpȯ How to pronounce papaw (audio) : papaya
2
ˈpä-(ˌ)pȯ How to pronounce papaw (audio)
ˈpȯ-
: a North American tree (Asimina triloba) of the custard-apple family with purple flowers and an edible green-skinned fruit
also : its fruit

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Many focused on home, family, mama, papaw and grampa. —Bob Hill, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2025

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papaw

variant of pawpaw

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papaw

noun
pa·​paw
variants or pawpaw
1
pə-ˈpȯ How to pronounce papaw (audio) : papaya
2
ˈpäp-(ˌ)ȯ, ˈpȯp-
: a North American tree (Asimina triloba of the family Annonaceae) with purple flowers and a yellow edible fruit
also : its fruit

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