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Pele’s hair
Pe·le's hair [ páy làyz hèr, pliz hèr ]


noun 
Definition:
 
threads of volcanic glass: fine threads of volcanic glass formed by the action of the wind on jets of lava erupting into the air
[Mid-19th century. Translation of Hawaiian lauoho o Pele, after Pele, goddess of volcanoes]
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