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Noun: papaw  pu'por or 'pa,por
  1. Small tree native to the eastern United States having oblong leaves and fleshy fruit
    "Wild papaw trees grow along the river banks";
    - pawpaw, papaw tree, Asimina triloba
     
  2. Fruit with yellow flesh; related to custard apples
    "The papaw's custardy texture made it an interesting addition to the fruit salad";
    - pawpaw

Derived forms: papaws

Type of: custard apple, custard apple tree, edible fruit

Part of: Asimina, genus Asimina

Encyclopedia: Papaw