Meaning of the word papaya in English

What does papaya mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

papaya

US /pəˈpaɪ.ə/
UK /pəˈpaɪ.ə/
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Noun

a tropical fruit with a sweet, yellowish-orange flesh and small black seeds, typically oval in shape.

Example:
I had a slice of fresh papaya for breakfast.
The smoothie was made with banana and papaya.