papaya
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //pəˈpaɪə// UK //pɐpˈaɪɐ// pa·paya
n. a tropical fruit with a yellow or orange flesh and a green skin. It is known for being very sweet and soft, and it is often used in fruit salads or smoothies.
n. a tropical fruit of the genus Carica, characterized by its yellow or orange flesh and green skin. It is widely cultivated for its sweet, soft pulp and is a significant source of the enzyme papain.
I added some fresh papaya to my morning smoothie.
The chef sliced the ripe papaya into thin pieces to serve as a colorful topping for the grilled fish.
Borrowed from Spanish papaya, from Lokono papáia. Possibility a doublet of pawpaw.