fan

nounmasculine/ɐˈβɐnu/medium

a·ba·no

Definition

A handheld device, typically semicircular, waved to create a cooling current of air.

In the days before electricity, a fan was essential in summer.

She cooled her face with a delicate paper fan.

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Common collocations

wave a fanfolding fanpaper fan

Do latim 'abanus', por sua vez do grego 'ábanos'.