Papaya is called papaya in English. It refers to the large, yellow, melon-like fruit of the Carica papaya tree, native to tropical America. The term "papaya" is commonly used in American English to describe this fruit. It can be eaten raw or cooked.
In some regions, especially historically, papaya has also been referred to as "pawpaw." However, it's important to note that in North America, "pawpaw" more commonly refers to a different fruit, Asimina triloba, which is native to the eastern United States and Canada. To avoid confusion, using "papaya" is the most universally understood term in English.
