: a tropical American tree (Carica papaya of the family Caricaceae, the papaya family) having an oblong to globose yellow edible fruit with numerous black seeds in a central cavity
also
: its fruit
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The formula combines papaya enzymes and pink salt to exfoliate gently while balancing your scalp's natural oils.
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Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
The spa also offers several body scrubs and wraps using local ingredients like papaya, banana, herbs, and two facials.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Enzymes: Natural enzymes from fruits like papaya or pineapple are gentle and effective for removing dead skin cells.
—Shani Hillian, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Its rich, fearlessly salty presence adds pop to dishes like pad thai, lime chili shrimp and papaya salad.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
The spa also offers several body scrubs and wraps using local ingredients like papaya, banana, herbs, and two facials.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Enzymes: Natural enzymes from fruits like papaya or pineapple are gentle and effective for removing dead skin cells.
—Shani Hillian, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Its rich, fearlessly salty presence adds pop to dishes like pad thai, lime chili shrimp and papaya salad.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Papaya.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/papaya. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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papaya
noun
pa·pa·ya
pə-ˈpī-ə 
: an oblong edible yellow fruit with many black seeds that grows on a tropical American tree with large leaves
also
: the tree
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