papay

Antillean Creole

Etymology

From French papaye.

Noun

papay

1. papaya

Bikol Central

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpapaj/ [ˈpa.paɪ̯]
• Hyphenation: pa‧pay

Noun

papay (feminine mamay, Basahan spelling ᜉᜉᜌ᜔)

1. one's own father or father-in-law
2. an affectionate or honorific term for an older man

   Synonyms: ama, papa, tatay

Mapudungun

Noun

papay (Raguileo spelling)

1. mom
2. lady

References

• Wixaleyiñ: Mapucezugun-wigkazugun pici hemvlcijka (Wixaleyiñ: Small Mapudungun-Spanish dictionary), Beretta, Marta; Cañumil, Dario; Cañumil, Tulio, 2008.

Mauritian Creole

Etymology

From French papaye.

Noun

papay

1. papaya

References

• Baker, Philip & Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. 1987. Dictionnaire de créole mauricien. Morisyen – English – Français

Seychellois Creole

Etymology

From French papaye.

Noun

papay

1. papaya

References

• Danielle D’Offay et Guy Lionnet, Diksyonner Kreol - Franse / Dictionnaire Créole Seychellois - Français