frappa

French

Verb

frappa

1. third-person singular past historic of frapper

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Italian

Etymology

From Old French frape, of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfrap.pa/
• Rhymes: -appa
• Hyphenation: fràp‧pa

Noun

frappa f (plural frappe)

1. A curl of tape used as a decoration

   Synonyms: frangia, balza

2. (chiefly in the plural, central Italy) type of dessert in the form of fritters dusted with sugar, eaten during Carnival time; similar to angel wings

   Synonyms: (Piedmont) bugia, (Tuscany) cencio, (Lombardy) chiacchiera, crostolo, (Venice) galano, (Sardinia) meraviglia

3. ruche, ruching, ruffle

Derived terms

• frappare

Verb

frappa

1. third-person singular present indicative of frappare
2. second-person singular imperative of frappare