Abaniko

Abaniko

An abaniko is a type of hand-held fan that originated from the Philippines. The abaniko, together with the baro't saya, was once a part of a lady's attire. Various ways of using and holding the abaniko may convey different meanings. For example, an open abaniko that covers the chest area is a sign of modesty while rapid fan movements express the lady's displeasure. [http://www.diwa.ph/kaluskos/pdfs/back/81/KLS3_1.pdf Kaluskos (Filipino)] Abaniko is also the name given to a slashing blow, resembling a fanning motion, that is used in the martial art of Eskrima. [ [http://www.wekaf-germany.com/download/WEKAF_tournament_rules.pdf World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation ] ]

Etymology

The word "abaniko" is from the Spanish "abanico" (a fan), a diminutive form of the Portuguese "abano", and deriving ultimately from the Latin "vannus" (a winnowing fan), a word related to "ventus" (the wind).

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