1. Plural of papaw; tropical or subtropical trees bearing large oblong fruits, or the fruits themselves.
Usage: Also spelled pawpaw; refers to the Carica papaya tree and its fruit; Common in warm climates
2. Plural of papaw; a North American tree (genus Asimina) or its small yellowish fruit.
Usage: Regional, primarily North American usage; Less common than the tropical papaya sense

Examples

• The market sells fresh papaws imported from Central America.
• She sliced the papaws and added them to her fruit salad.
• Papaws grow well in tropical climates with plenty of sunshine.
• The papaws were ripe and sweet, perfect for eating fresh.
• In some regions, papaws are harvested year-round.
• The vendor displayed golden papaws at the farmer's market.