papaw

• Substantiv, das einen kleinen Baum bezeichnet, der im Osten der USA heimisch ist und längliche Blätter sowie fleischige Früchte hat, oder die Frucht selbst mit gelbem Fruchtfleisch, verwandt mit der Cherimoya.

A noun referring to a small tree native to the eastern United States with oblong leaves and fleshy fruit, or the fruit itself, which has yellow flesh and is related to custard apples.

1. Tree native to eastern USB2formalamerican

   A small tree native to the eastern United States, known for its oblong leaves and fleshy, edible fruit.

   Baum aus dem Osten der USA

   • The papaw tree grows wild in many forests of the eastern US.
   • We found a papaw tree loaded with fruit near the river.
   • Papaw trees are often found in the understory of deciduous forests.

   Synonymecustard applepawpaw

2. Fruit with yellow fleshB2formalamericanculinary

   The fruit of the papaw tree, which has yellow flesh and is related to custard apples.

   Papau

   • The papaw fruit has a sweet, custard-like flavor.
   • She made a delicious papaw pudding for dessert.
   • Papaws are often used in jams and baked goods.

   Synonymepawpaw