the tree Carica papaya of Caricaceae family, having a bunch of large leaves at the top; papaya tree.

its large, oblong, yellowish-orange fruit like melon, which is eaten raw or cooked and also used for its juice; papaya.

a large, wooden, cylindrical container with flat, circular ends, with a wide mouth at the top and sides that bulge outward, used chiefly for storing liquids; a barrel; a drum.