abano

Significat

Noun

1. (masculine) fan (hand-held device waved back and forth in order to move air or cool oneself)
2. (masculine) the act of waving (moving something back and forth repeatedly)

Verb

first-person singular present indicative of abanar

Amb guionet com

a‧ba‧no

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/aˈbano/

Etimologia

Probably from a- + Latin vannus (“winnowing basket”).

Sents

Coñécense relevos exipcios antigos mostrando o uso do abano en cerimonias do palacio.

Ancient Egyptian reliefs showing fan use in palace ceremonies are known.