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The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | Copyright

paw·paw / ˈpôpô/ (also papaw / pəˈpô; ˈpôpô/ ) • n. 1. another term for papaya. 2. (also pawpaw tree) a North American tree (Asimina triloba) of the custard apple family, with purple flowers and edible oblong yellow fruit with sweet pulp. ∎ the fruit of this tree.

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A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition | 2005 | | Copyright

pawpaw (papaya) Large green or yellow melon‐like fruit of the tropical tree Carica papaya, widely grown in all tropical regions. The proteolytic enzyme, papain, is derived from the fruit. A 150‐g portion is a rich source of vitamin C; a good source of vitamin A (as carotene); supplies 55 kcal (230 kJ).

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DAVID A. BENDER. "pawpaw." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

pawpaw see custard-apple ; papaya .

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A Dictionary of Plant Sciences | 1998 | | Copyright

pawpaw Asimina triloba. See ANNONACEAE.

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MICHAEL ALLABY. "pawpaw." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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pawpaw

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Copyright

pawpaw See papaya

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology | 1996 | | Copyright

pawpaw see PAPAW.

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T. F. HOAD. "pawpaw." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes | 2007 | Copyright

pawpaw •millepore •forepaw, pawpaw •downpour • southpaw

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	Pawpaws are an early fall treat.(CLIPPINGS)(sweet, aromatic, exotic fruit,... Magazine article from: American Forests; 9/22/2008
	A passion for the pawpaw. Magazine article from: American Forests; 3/1/1990
	Profile: Comeback of the pawpaw Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 4/16/2001