abaniko

Cebuano

Etymology

From Spanish abanico, from abano +‎ -ico, diminutive of abano, from Portuguese abano, from Latin a winnowing basket, from Proto-Italic *watnos, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂weh₁- (“to blow”).

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: a‧ga‧sas

Noun

abaniko

  1. the blackberry lily (Iris domestica)
  2. a handheld folding fan
  3. an eskrima striking blow, resembling a fanning motion

Hiligaynon

Hand-held fan

Etymology

From Spanish abanico.

Noun

abaníko

  1. Folding fan.

Verb

abaníko

  1. to fan, cool one's self

Tagalog

Etymology

From Spanish abanico.

Pronunciation

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Noun

abaniko

  1. Folding fan.
    Gamitin mo ang abaniko kung gusto mong magpalamig.
    Use the folding fan if you want to have some fresh air.

Verb

abaniko

  1. To fan.
    Nag-aabaniko ako para 'di ako mapawisan pa.
    I'm fanning myself so I wouldn't sweat more.
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