: a tropical American tree (Carica papaya of the family Caricaceae, the papaya family) having an oblong to globose yellow edible fruit with numerous black seeds in a central cavity
also
: its fruit
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Uh oh, Joe needs to discuss something with his supplier because this papaya has been dried to shoe leather.
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 25 Apr. 2024
Fruit trees Plant subtropical fruit trees now: citrus, avocado, guava, banana, papaya (along the coast only), jaboticaba, mango, coffee, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
In addition to potent acids, the treatment also has pumpkin, papaya, and pineapple enzymes for additional exfoliating power.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Some hot dogs, made with beef and served on a potato bun, are topped with ingredients such as papaya, french onions or homemade beer cheese.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2024
The combination of papaya and coconut not only smells fantastic but also helps to moisturize and soothe your dog's skin, leaving their coat shiny and soft.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2023
Cheaper entrees include papaya salad ($7), kapiek or chicken noodle soup ($10.50), pho or beef noodle soup ($11.95) and pad see ew ($11.95).
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
The attraction was Tran’s menu, an extensive survey of Vietnamese home-style cooking, including pho, hot pots, papaya salad, spring rolls, steamed rice crepes and dozens of other dishes.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024
The dining room is simple, but dishes like the shrimp papaya salad are beautifully put together.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 25 Apr. 2024
Fruit trees Plant subtropical fruit trees now: citrus, avocado, guava, banana, papaya (along the coast only), jaboticaba, mango, coffee, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
In addition to potent acids, the treatment also has pumpkin, papaya, and pineapple enzymes for additional exfoliating power.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Some hot dogs, made with beef and served on a potato bun, are topped with ingredients such as papaya, french onions or homemade beer cheese.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2024
The combination of papaya and coconut not only smells fantastic but also helps to moisturize and soothe your dog's skin, leaving their coat shiny and soft.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2023
Cheaper entrees include papaya salad ($7), kapiek or chicken noodle soup ($10.50), pho or beef noodle soup ($11.95) and pad see ew ($11.95).
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
The attraction was Tran’s menu, an extensive survey of Vietnamese home-style cooking, including pho, hot pots, papaya salad, spring rolls, steamed rice crepes and dozens of other dishes.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024
The dining room is simple, but dishes like the shrimp papaya salad are beautifully put together.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
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papaya
noun
pa·pa·ya
pə-ˈpī-ə 
: an oblong edible yellow fruit with many black seeds that grows on a tropical American tree with large leaves
also
: the tree
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