Abanic

Pronunciation: /əˈbænɪk/

Definitions of abanic

noun a type of hand-held fan used in Spanish-speaking countries

Example Sentences

A1 I use an abanic to cool myself on hot days.

A2 She fanned herself with an abanic to stay cool in the heat.

B1 The traditional abanic is made of bamboo and painted with beautiful designs.

B2 The abanic was a popular accessory for women in the 19th century.

C1 The abanic is a symbol of elegance and sophistication in many cultures.

C2 The intricate craftsmanship of the abanic makes it a valuable collector's item.

Examples of abanic in a Sentence

formal The elegant lady gracefully abanic herself with a delicate hand fan.

informal She was abanic herself vigorously to cool off in the hot weather.

slang I saw her abanic like crazy when she saw her crush passing by.

figurative The politician tried to abanic away the controversy surrounding his recent actions.

Grammatical Forms of abanic

• past tense: abanicó
• plural: abanican
• comparative: more abanic
• superlative: most abanic
• present tense: abanicando
• future tense: abanicará
• perfect tense: ha abanicado
• continuous tense: está abanicando
• singular: abanic
• positive degree: abanic
• infinitive: abanicar
• gerund: abanicando
• participle: abanicado

Origin and Evolution of abanic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'abanic' is derived from the Spanish word 'abanico', which means fan. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'abanus', which also means fan.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a handheld fan, the word 'abanic' has evolved to also refer to electronic fans or cooling devices in modern usage.