Carica Papaya (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The carica papaya is a tropical American shrub that thrives in warm climates with high humidity.
- Papaya, a carica papaya, is often eaten fresh or used to make juice, smoothies, and other desserts.
- Farmers in Central America cultivate the carica papaya for both local consumption and export.
- The carica papaya plant produces stunning flowers, but it's the fruit that's truly the star of the show.
- In some regions, the carica papaya is considered a weed because of its ability to quickly grow and spread in certain conditions.