papaw

• Nom désignant, d'une part, un petit arbre de l'est des États-Unis aux feuilles ovales allongées et aux fruits charnus à chair jaune, proche de la chérimole ; d'autre part, le fruit lui-même. Il peut aussi désigner la papaye.

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.

   Asiminier trilobé

   • 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.

   Synonymescustard applepawpaw

2. Fruit with yellow fleshB2formalamericanculinary

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

   Fruit du papayer (Asimina triloba)

   • 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.

   Synonymespawpaw