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pappus

In botany, a modified calyx comprising a ring of fine, silky hairs, or sometimes scales or small teeth, that persists after fertilization. Pappi are found in members of the daisy family (Compositae) such as the dandelions Taraxacum, where they form a parachutelike structure that aids dispersal of the fruit.



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You may not be fully aware of the name but you have heard the voice belt out Race saason ki (Race), Love mera hit hit (Billu), Teri aankhen bhool bhulaiya (Bhool Bhulaiya), Aye pappi (Kismat Konnection), and Bhagam Bhaag.
Tabinda Bukhari introduced the band, which had Shahid Pappi on the drum, Imtiaz Hussein on the tabla, Zahid Hussain on the dholak and Taufiq Hussain on the keyboard.
8) "La salita" di Martone e l'episodio conclusivo del film, dopo "La stirpe di Iana" di Pappi Corsicato, "Maruzzella" di Antonietta De Lillo, "Sofialoren" di Antonio Capuano e "Il diavolo in bottiglia" di Stefano Incerti.
 
 
 
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