1. A hand-held fan, typically made of palm leaves, feathers, or cloth, used to create air circulation or as a decorative accessory
She waved the abana to cool herself during the hot summer day.
Ela agitava a abana para se refrescar durante o quente dia de verão.
2. In religious contexts, a liturgical fan used in Catholic ceremonies
The priest used the ceremonial abana during the Mass.
O padre usou a abana cerimonial durante a Missa.