Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
papaya
noun
/pəˈpɑː.jə/
Definition
Papaya is a tropical fruit that is recognized for its sweet flavor and numerous health benefits.
Examples
- She enjoys adding papaya to her fruit salad for a refreshing taste.
- He ate a ripe papaya as a healthy snack.
- In some cultures, papaya is used in cooking to tenderize meat.
Meaning
The papaya is both a fruit and a plant, native to Central America but now grown in many tropical regions. It has a soft, orange flesh that can be eaten raw or cooked.
Synonyms
- pawpaw
- papaw
- fruits of the papaya tree
