Paw Paw French

English

Alternative forms

Pawpaw French, Paw-Paw French, Paw-paw French

Etymology

Named after the pawpaw tree which is found in the state.

Proper noun

Paw Paw French

  1. Synonym of Missouri French.
    • 2015 July 13, “Paw Paw French: Two 20-somethings bet St. Louis can save a vanishing dialect”, in St. Louis Public Radio‎[1]:
      Paw Paw French, also known as Illinois Country French or Missouri French, originated with early French settlers to the St. Louis region.
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