papaya

UK: pəˈpaɪə | US: pəˈpɑːjə

Definition

  1. n. A tropical fruit with orange-yellow flesh and black seeds, native to Central America.

  2. n. The tree (Carica papaya) that bears this fruit.

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Etymology

The word "papaya" originates from the Taíno language (indigenous Caribbean people), borrowed into Spanish during colonization. It retains its original form in English, reflecting the fruit's New World origins. No further morpheme breakdown is possible without violating spelling integrity.

Examples

  1. She added diced papaya to the fruit salad for extra sweetness.

  2. Papaya trees thrive in warm, humid climates.

  3. The enzyme papain, derived from papaya, is used as a meat tenderizer.

  4. Unripe papaya is often used in Southeast Asian salads.

  5. He planted a papaya sapling in his backyard garden.