papaw (Meaning)
papaw (n)
small tree native to the eastern United States having oblong leaves and fleshy fruit
fruit with yellow flesh; related to custard apples
papaw (n.)
A tree (Carica Papaya) of tropical America, belonging to the order Passifloreae. It has a soft, spongy stem, eighteen or twenty feet high, crowned with a tuft of large, long-stalked, palmately lobed leaves. The milky juice of the plant is said to have the property of making meat tender. Also, its dull orange-colored, melon-shaped fruit, which is eaten both raw and cooked or pickled.
A tree of the genus Asimina (A. triloba), growing in the western and southern parts of the United States, and producing a sweet edible fruit; also, the fruit itself.
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papaw Sentence Examples
- My papaw's weathered hands always brought me comfort during my childhood.
- The sweet aroma of the ripe papaws filled the summer air.
- Papaw's wisdom guided me through countless trials and tribulations.
- I inherited my love of storytelling from my beloved papaw.
- Papaw's garden was a vibrant tapestry of flowers, vegetables, and the occasional pawpaw tree.
- We would often sit on the porch swing, listening to papaw's captivating tales.
- Papaw's unwavering presence made me feel safe and secure.
- The taste of a fresh papaw reminded me of my childhood spent with my grandfather.
- Papaw's legacy continues to inspire me to live a life of kindness and compassion.
- The loss of my papaw left a profound void in my heart, but his memories continue to bring me joy.
FAQs About the word papaw
small tree native to the eastern United States having oblong leaves and fleshy fruit, fruit with yellow flesh; related to custard applesA tree (Carica Papaya) o
dad,daddy, father, pop,pa, sire, patriarch, pater, old man, paterfamilias
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My papaw's weathered hands always brought me comfort during my childhood.
The sweet aroma of the ripe papaws filled the summer air.
Papaw's wisdom guided me through countless trials and tribulations.
I inherited my love of storytelling from my beloved papaw.
