Associations to the word «Papaw»

Wiktionary

PAPAW, noun. A tree, Carica papaya, of tropical America, belonging to the order Brassicales, and producing dull orange-colored, melon-shaped fruit.
PAPAW, noun. (US) (dialect) (Southern US) One's grandfather, especially one's paternal grandfather.
PAPAW, noun. (US) (dialect) (Southern US) (less commonly) One's father.

Dictionary definition

PAPAW, noun. Small tree native to the eastern United States having oblong leaves and fleshy fruit.
PAPAW, noun. Fruit with yellow flesh; related to custard apples.

Wise words

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