papaw

/ˈpæpɔː/ or /ˈpeɪpɔː/

Definitions

1. noun

a grandparent, especially a father’s mother.

“My papaw used to tell me stories about his childhood.”

2. noun

the soft, edible pulp of a papaya fruit.

“She ate the papaw as a snack to boost her immune system.”

3. verb

to treat or process papaya fruit to remove the seeds and make it easier to eat.

“The vendor papaws the fruit before selling it to the customers.”

Synonyms

  • grandfather
  • mawmaw

Antonyms

  • grandchild