: a North American tree (Asimina triloba) of the custard-apple family with purple flowers and an edible green-skinned fruit
also: its fruit
Examples of pawpaw in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebFreeze pawpaw pulp: Remove seeds from the pawpaws and scoop out the pulp.—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024 Expect vendors serving pawpaw dishes, plus live music.—Karri Peifer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024 When in season, and noting the three-day shelf life, Boone’s pawpaws can be found at Argus Farm Stop locations in Ann Arbor and the Agricole Farm Stop in Chelsea.—Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024 More:Fall is pawpaw season in Michigan: What to know about native fruit
On his farm in Ann Arbor, Marc Boone has an orchard of nearly 300 pawpaw trees.—Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pawpaw
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