ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FRANGIPANI
Via French from Italian: perfume for scenting gloves, named after the Marquis Muzio Frangipani, 16th-century Roman nobleman who invented it.
WHAT DOES FRANGIPANI MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Plumeria
Plumeria is a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. It contains seven or eight species of mainly deciduous shrubs and small trees. They are native to Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America as far south as Brazil but can be grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions.
Definition of frangipani in the English dictionary
The definition of frangipani in the dictionary is any tropical American apocynaceous shrub of the genus Plumeria, esp P. rubra, cultivated for its waxy typically white or pink flowers, which have a sweet overpowering scent. Other definition of frangipani is a perfume prepared from this plant or resembling the odour of its flowers.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRANGIPANI»
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frangipani in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
frangipani and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Set in a former Portuguese fort which stored slaves and ivory, Under the Frangipani combines fable and allegory, dreams and myths with an earthy humour.
2
The
Frangipani Hotel: Fiction
Praise for The Frangipani Hotel “[A] sparkling debut . . . These are stories written from wildly different perspectives, and yet the ghosts feel vitally familiar.
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Frangipani: A Practical Guide to Growing
Frangipani at Home
"This book is a celebration of the frangipani and it's thousands of varieties.
Linda K. Ross, Lorna Rose, John Stowar,
2008
4
The
Frangipani is Dead: Contemporary Pacific Art in New ...
An exciting collection and commentary on contemporary pacific art. This book offers a contextual understanding of the contemporary Pacific art movement in New Zealand.
In Tahiti, it's a well-known fact that women are wisest, mothers know best, and Materena Mahi knows best of all--or so everyone except for her own daughter thinks.
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The Old
Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point
"Set in a small town in Queensland in the 1950s. When a young girl has nothing to wear to the school's fancy dress carnival, she enlists the help of her family and has surprising results."--Provided by publisher.
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The exploding
frangipani: lesbian writing from Australia and ...
Diverse themes are explored from family and love to politics and spirituality. The book aims at enlarging the audience for lesbian writings which have remained largely underground. Includes biographical notes on the contributors.
Cathie Dunsford, Susan Hawthorne,
1990
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notes and queries: a medium of enter communication for ...
Frangipani is the name of a very ancient and illustrious family of Rome, one
member of which, Mutio Frangipani, served in France in the Papal army during
the reign of Charles IX. The grandson of this nobleman was the Marquis
Frangipani, ...
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Operation
Frangipani Flowers
For the price of a garland, the men had the gift of a beautiful body. Operation Frangipani Flowers made havoc in the army of occupation. Fate brought Stephan and Kim together for a last time.
This is a powerful work about a Niuean woman (Fisi) who is a victim of domestic violence and fantasy. Mapaki seeks to explore the emotional fragility and understanding Fisi undertakes to overcome her abusive situation. (1 act, 1 female).
Makerita Urale, Makerita Urale and Dianna Fuemana,
2004
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRANGIPANI»
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frangipani is used in the context of the following news items.
Upon this Island of Instances
Women selling frangipani flowers made of paper, along with their husbands who sold kites shaped like ships, brought nature closer to culture. «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
Yeastie Boys headboy Stu McKinlay intoxicated by Rarotonga's charm
The smell of frangipani, the sight of Piri Purito "the master of disaster" climbing 30m coconut trees in 17 seconds, and the sound of pate drums ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
Gardening: Michael McCoy on how to make the most of downtime
I know I'll change my mind come summer, when the frangipani and brugmansia are in deliciously scented bloom, the perennials are lush and ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
Wolfsonian Event Invites Women in Creative Fields To Come and …
... Design Sponge, and will feature ceramicist Rachel DePauw, fashion designer Diane Brache, jewelry designer Joanne Stone and Frangipani ... «Miami New Times, Jul 15»
Kevin Harris
Tiny Mix Tapes - 02 Soopah Eype - FranGipani (prod. by Stevefrench). 03 Soopah Eype - MANdragola (prod. by Soopah Eype). Tiny Mix Tapes ... «Tiny Mix Tapes, Jul 15»
At Spice Lounge
... sentry against the huge old msasas, pink flowering frangipani and swollen succulent trees and shrubs all make for a stunning display. «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Turning leaves into art
He has used leaves from plants such as the water lily, frangipani, wood nettle, Chinese Rose and grapevine. He works at his dining table at ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
Beauty hidden in plain sight, the historic Armenian Church of Madras
... carvings and inscriptions in the Armenian script are scattered all around the church under blooming frangipani and flame of the forest trees. «Public Radio of Armenia, Jul 15»
Lovely Laos: Asia's unspoilt sanctuary is the perfect couple's retreat
The view across the frangipani-scattered pool to the verdant mountains beyond is punctuated only by Mount Phou Si, a 100 metre high hill in ... «City A.M., Jul 15»
India Hicks on style and design in her Bahamas home
... that is played out against a backdrop of pink sandy beaches, flame trees and frangipani, and in which the children go to school in a golf cart. «Homes and Property, Jul 15»