pawpaw

Meanings

• A large, edible fruit from the cucurbitaceae family.

  - "The pawpaw tree bears large, heart-shaped fruits."
  - "Pawpaws are rich in vitamins and minerals, making them a popular choice for healthy snacking."

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Synonyms

peepaw , pepaw

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pawpaw
pineapple , banana , mango , tango , kiwi , beaver

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. ["pawpaw (fruit)", "pawpaw (dog)"]
   

2. ["pawpaw (tree)", "papaw (tree)"]
   

3. ["pawpaw (fruit)", "papaya (fruit)"]
   

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Variants

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papaw , papaws , pawpaw , pawpaws

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Pawpaw verb conjugation", "description"=>"The pawpaw verb conjugation refers to the different forms of the pawpaw verb 'to pawpaw' that can be used depending on the tense, mood, voice, aspect, and other grammatical and semantic factors."}

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Etymology

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The word 'pawpaw' is believed to have originated from the Taino word 'guava babala', which means 'sweet fruit that ripenes on the ground'. Over time, the name 'guava babala' evolved into 'pawpaw' in English.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"What is the largest pawpaw fruit ever recorded?", "answer"=>"The largest pawpaw fruit ever recorded weighed an incredible 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg). The massive fruit was grown in Ohio, United States."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Anasimus fruit: The Anasimus fruit, also known as the wild pawpaw, is a large, edible fruit that is native to Central and South America. The Anasimus fruit is similar in appearance to the pawpaw fruit, but it has a slightly different taste and texture. The Anasimus fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals, making it a popular choice for healthy snacking.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"Pawpaw Festival", "description"=>"The Pawpaw Festival is an annual event held in September in the United States. The festival celebrates the pawpaw fruit, which is native to North America. The festival features pawpaw tasting, pawpaw food and drink vendors, pawpaw educational workshops, and live music performances."}]

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