papaya
noun/pəˈpaɪ.ə/
Frequency rank: #14,778 most common English word
Meaning
A large tropical fruit with orange flesh and black seeds, grown on a tall plant.
Example sentence
She cut the papaya in half and scooped out the seeds before breakfast.
Synonyms & related words
- pawpaw
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