Pawpaw: meaning, definitions and examples
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pawpaw
[ หpษหpษห ]
fruit, tree
The pawpaw is a fruit-bearing tree native to the eastern United States, known for its sweet and custard-like fruit. The fruit is large, greenish-yellow, and grows in clusters, maturing in late summer to early fall. It is often likened to a cross between a banana and a mango in both flavor and texture.
Synonyms
Asimina, custard apple, papaya
Examples of usage
- I bought some ripe pawpaw from the farmer's market.
- The pawpaw tree thrives in rich, well-drained soil.
- Pawpaw custard is a popular dessert in some regions.
- She made a smoothie using fresh pawpaw and yogurt.
Translations
Translations of the word "pawpaw" in other languages:
๐ต๐น papaya
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคชเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Papaya
๐ฎ๐ฉ pepaya
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะฟะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ papaja
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใคใค
๐ซ๐ท papaye
๐ช๐ธ papaya
๐น๐ท papaya
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุจุงูุง
๐จ๐ฟ papรกja
๐ธ๐ฐ papรกja
๐จ๐ณ ๆจ็
๐ธ๐ฎ papaja
๐ฎ๐ธ papaya
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐะฟะฐะนั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ papaqay
๐ฒ๐ฝ papaya
Word origin
The term 'pawpaw' is derived from the Spanish word 'papaya' and the native term 'papa' from the Arawakan languages of the Caribbean. The pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) was first documented by European settlers in North America, who encountered the tree cultivated by Indigenous peoples. The fruit became a part of American folklore and cuisine, particularly in the Appalachian region, where it is often celebrated in festivals. Its unique flavor and historical significance have established the pawpaw as a significant part of American horticulture since colonial times. The name has evolved over the centuries, reflecting its complex heritage and the merging of indigenous and colonial influences.