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papaia

/pəˈpaɪ.ə/

Tradução: Pequena árvore tropical frutífera, cujo fruto é grande, oblongo, de casca amarela ou alaranjada e polpa macia e adocicada. Também se refere ao próprio fruto.

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/pəˈpaɪ.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ptPequena árvore tropical frutífera, cujo fruto é grande, oblongo, de casca amarela ou alaranjada e polpa macia e adocicada. Também se refere ao próprio fruto.
  1. Tropical fruit treeB1formal

    A tropical American shrub or small tree with large, deeply palmately cleft leaves and large, oblong yellow fruit.

    ptMamão

    • The papaia tree grows well in warm, humid climates.
    • Farmers cultivate papaia for its nutritious fruit.
    • The leaves of the papaia are deeply divided and very large.

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  2. Fruit of the treeA2formal

    The large, oblong, yellow fruit of the papaia tree, known for its sweet taste and soft texture.

    ptMamão

    • She sliced the ripe papaia for breakfast.
    • Papaia is often used in tropical fruit salads.
    • The fruit of the papaia is rich in vitamins and enzymes.

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