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| pa·pa·ya [ pə p ə ] (plural pa·pa·yas) |
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1. papaya fruit: a large spherical or elongated fruit with yellow pulp and numerous seeds, eaten fresh or in salads and desserts
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2. tropical tree with oblong fruit: a tropical evergreen tree with a crown of broad leaves, widely cultivated to produce papayas. Latin name Carica papaya.
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| [Late 16th century. Via Spanish< Carib or Arawak] |
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